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Polluted streams an ongoing issue on Whidbey

The quality of surface water sources sampled on Whidbey Island continues to decline.

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Car damaged in collision with ferry bridge

No one was injured in a car accident Saturday aboard a ferry traveling the Mukilteo-Clinton route.

Photo courtesy of Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network
A seal pup caught in a net on the Fourth of July thrashed around for hours before being cut free by rescuers that afternoon.

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Baby seal freed from net on Independence Day

Seal mother bit kayaker who attempted rescue

“Tree of Life,” made by Melissa Koch when the first wildfires broke out in the Cascade Mountains (Photo courtesy of Melissa Koch)

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From one island to another, Whidbey residents organize peace gathering

Two South Whidbey residents help to organize a unique cross-cultural exchange in Ireland this month.

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Port of South Whidbey hiring another interim director

The Port of South Whidbey will rely on temporary executive directors and a consultant to get by.

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Clinton business people raise concerns ahead of development moratorium vote

South Whidbey residents are continuing to voice their concerns about a development moratorium

Photo courtesy of the Island County Historical Society

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Historic preservation, worker housing considered for Bayview School property

A local nonprofit is interested in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of a historic property

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT) A rendering of the design for the new hybrid-electric ferries.

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Governor chooses Florida firm over Nichols Brothers to build hybrid-electric ferries

After nearly two months of consideration, Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen the out-of-state bidder to build new hybrid-electric…

Photo by David Welton

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Brace for busy 4th of July weekend traffic on and off Whidbey

The Fourth of July falls on Friday, promising long lines for drivers hoping to catch a state ferry.

A new mural on a state ferry and a new exhibit at the Langley Whale Center honor the legacy of Tokitae, a captive orca who lived at the Miami Seaquarium until her death in 2023 (Photo by Orca Network)

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Ferry event, mural to honor orca Tokitae

Nearly two years after her death, the lingering memory of Tokitae is still making a splash.

An eaglet in juvenile black plumage with its mother June 8 in their nest near Goss Lake on South Whidbey (Photo by Linda LaMar)

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No mortar fireworks in Island County this July 4

On Independence Day this year, on Whidbey, one type of firework will be missing from the mix.

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Langley City Council rejects flag proposal

A proposal to honor neighboring nations did not fly at the most recent Langley City Council meeting.

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Port of South Whidbey resumes rezoning request

It’s now believed that a portion of the food booths are on city property, rather than school property