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Boat beached near Coupeville

No injuries occurred when a motorboat lost power near Fort Ebey State Park last weekend.

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Real estate prices continue to climb on island

Despite a slight lull in August and September, it continues to be a seller’s market on Whidbey.

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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route drops to one-boat service

Taking a state ferry is about to become anything but smooth sailing.

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NBA star Isaiah Thomas travels to South Whidbey

South Whidbey teenager Jacob Ng recently got to live out a hoop dream.

Ferries pass during a crossing from the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal and the Clinton Terminal on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Mukilteo, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Worker shortage continues to paralyze ferry system

The Mukilteo-Clinton route operated on one-boat service from Friday morning until Sunday night.

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Lone beluga whale sighted in Puget Sound

The Orca Network is asking whale watchers to keep their eyes peeled for a rare sight — a…

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Privately owned ferry makes Whidbey stop

There are no longer just three ferries occupying the waters of Whidbey.

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Student sails into regatta record book

A young sailor made South Whidbey High School history last weekend.

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Sweets for sale: Longtime Langley chocolate shop on the market

After more than 15 years in the chocolate-making business, Mona Newbauer is selling her business.

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Audubon is holding birding class for beginners Oct. 19

Master birder Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser will be teaching the online Zoom class 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19.

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Two nonprofits raise $121K to help Whidbey families

The Whidbey Community Foundation and the Goosefoot Community Fund partnered for the fundraising.

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Langley mayor could accidentally win council seat

Scott Chaplin said he will not accept the city council seat if he ends up winning the election.

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Mr. South Whidbey reigns once again

After a two-year reign, a new king was crowned in the male pageant world of Whidbey Island.