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Looking at health needs in a new way

A Whidbey Island senior woman was living alone, not eating and sustaining herself with alcohol before a case…

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Flu hits island early

Flu season has arrived early on Whidbey Island and across the state.

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Hospital eyes new addition to administration

As WhidbeyHealth continues its efforts to reinvent itself, its board is considering adding a new position at the…

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Island County eyes new road to airpark

A potentially prime location for new, living-wage jobs in Island County sits in the woods toward the end…

Photo provided                                Selfie time: Tuk and Brian Kutz traveled the island with HGTV personality David Bromstad, far right.

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Coupeville couple finds ‘lottery dream home’

Brian and Tuk Kutz were accustomed to watching the famous designer David Bromstad help families pick a new…

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Provider to fill gap in youth behavioral health services

Teenagers on Whidbey Island who are struggling with substance abuse or have a mental disorder have few options…

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New contract increases medical staff in county jail

Island County will soon have a medical professional available 24 hours a day in its jail.

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Tiny house project seeks big donation

Members of a South Whidbey nonprofit group are hoping their small houses will fill a large need. But…

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Recount differs by 1 vote

Island County completed a manual recount for one race last week in response to a request from an…

Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News Group                                Captain Whidbey Inn bartender Aaron Bloom mixes a specialty cocktail as part of the Christmas pop-up Miracle. As part of the inn’s holiday-themed events, community members are invited to help decorate the tree in the lobby, a revival of an old tradition.

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Christmas spirit flows at historic inn

The Captain Whidbey Inn might be under relatively new ownership, but this time of year it’s all about…

Village captures magic of Christmastime

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Village captures magic of Christmastime

With a click of a button, Tammy Butler’s living room comes bursting to life.

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Navy seeks public comment on PFAS removal options

The Navy is aiming to provide permanent solutions for nearly 30 North Whidbey residences with wells that tested…

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Island County eyes sewage disposal options

As the bill for hauling septic sludge off-island continues to enlarge, Island County leaders are considering the future…