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Global tariffs have local consequences on Whidbey

Accidental overcharges, shipments held up at customs and duty bills in limbo are some of the issues.

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Young chess champ wins second place in regional tournament

Ten-year-old Clementine Penny of Clinton competed in the U.S. Chess Federation tournament.

Zander Pulliam

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Coupeville’s top grads share memories, plans

Perhaps due to an extreme case of senioritis, only four of Coupeville’s top ten seniors responded.

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Last year’s Langley Lights the Night drone show was visible from the homes of many Langley residents.

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Canceled Independence Day display is a sign of the times

Langley Lights the Night will not happen on July 4 this year.

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Top graduating seniors look back, dream forward

The South Whidbey High School class of 2025 is ready to turn their tassels and graduate June 7.

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Port of South Whidbey offers director job to second candidate

Blaine Oborn has 30 years of experience in the public sector.

Chris Carlson

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Carlson named as Langley mayor pro tempore

The council voted unanimously in favor.

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Two decades of creativity on display at Artworks Gallery in Langley

A South Whidbey gallery owned and operated by artists is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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Two people were trying to get their vehicle running on Central Whidbey when it caught fire Friday night, igniting a nearby trailer where they lived.

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Vehicle fire destroys trailer on South Whidbey

Minor injuries were sustained.

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Club fills demand for ham radio training on Whidbey Island

When disaster strikes, knowing how to communicate across the airwaves is an invaluable skill.

Randy Mueller

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Newcomer considered for new Port of South Whidbey executive director

The board voted unanimously to offer employment to Randy Mueller of Ridgefield, Washington.

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Whidbey’s historical societies to merge back together

The Island County Historical Society and the South Whidbey Historical Society will merge June 1.

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With the new legislation, ferry workers are better protected from bad behavior aboard the vessels.

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New bill addresses bad behavior on ferries

The governor recently signed into law Senate Bill 5716, which carries harsher penalties.