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Orca Network not giving up on captured whale
Nearly half a century later, the fight for Lolita continues.
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Freeland development rules near end of ‘long tunnel’
Freeland development regulations don’t make for catchy, sensational headlines— yet the topic has come up in almost 10…
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Motorcyclist transported to hospital after accident
A man was transported to the hospital with minor injuries after a motorcycle accident Wednesday afternoon.
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No injuries in whale watching boat grounding Thursday
U.S. Coast Guard officials say there were no injuries and no pollution reported after a Canadian whale watching…
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Langley rezones to grow housing options
Langley City Council members voted unanimously to approve zoning map changes after hearing mixed public comment at a…
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Bear heads from Whidbey to Fidalgo Island
The local island-hopping black bear has made another swim.
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Meerkerk in bloom
When Frank Simpson became executive director at Meerkerk Gardens two years ago, he had a vision.
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‘Wandering bear’ is first seen on Whidbey Island in decades
Another lonely animal has made a mysteriously motivated trek to Whidbey Island.
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Occupant unharmed in house fire
The sole occupant managed to escape a significant house fire late Wednesday night.
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Logger, county, WEAN in legal battle
A logger is again challenging Island County over its forestry regulations, and a local activist group is again…