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Celebrating an artistic legacy
Whidbey Allied Artists will feature late colleague’s work
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Safety Fair on Wednesday
Puget Sound Energy is hosting its annual Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday,…
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Officials focus on the economy
Government leaders outlined goals Wednesday to improve local economic development, with focuses on the island’s “gateways,” parking, facility…
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Shoes in shoe box are cause of Freeland bomb scare Wednesday
A “suspicious box” that led to the closure of a section of Main Street and nearby businesses in…
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Commissioners shows impatience with planning board
A recent work session seemed to highlight growing impatience among members of the Board of Island County Commissioners…
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Sock hop to raise money for WIN
Whidbey Island Nourishes, or WIN, invites the public to frolic to feed youth at its annual fundraiser Saturday.
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Study examines projections for rise in sea level
When it comes to coastal planning, it’s best to keep looking forward.
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Cause of Freeland house fire under investigation
Officials from Whidbey fire districts, the sheriff’s office and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…
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Whidbey State Parks gets a new interpretive specialist
What began as an admiration for Steve Irwin developed into a passion for outdoor education.
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Pigfest eyes world record
Oak Harbor Pigfest will be cooking at a potentially record-breaking scale this year.
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Dogs die in house fire
A fire destroyed a home in the Scatchet Head area late Monday night, killing three dogs.
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Sheriff candidates offer different ideas
The two candidates for Island County sheriff agree low staffing is one of the department’s biggest challenges, but…
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Homesteading on Whidbey
Sarah Kirkconnell wants to change what people envision when they hear the word “homesteading.”