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Whidbey pet detectives reunite lost animals with owners
A volunteer-run Facebook group reunited hundreds of animals with their owners in 2025.
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Fireworks accident injures resident
The man, who is in his 40s, sustained injuries to his chest, arms and face.
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Drowning puppy saved by firefighters in Coupeville
The Corgi puppy was uninjured and safely reunited with her family.
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City moving forward with emergency marina repairs
Major damage occurred during the wind storm on Dec. 16.
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Business brings line dancing to Whidbey
Gigi Iglesias introduced her first beginners-only line dancing class to the island this month.
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Oak Harbor man dead after kidnapping, police-involved shootings
Incident started with an exchange of gunfire with police in Clinton.
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Firefighters rewarded for rescuing volunteer pup
A special visitor stopped by the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue department last Monday
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All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.
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Veteran receives smart home of his dreams
Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville
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Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
Melissa Ross is preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to her house on Whidbey.
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Wharf’s dock closed after storm damage
The Coupeville Wharf’s dock is closed after getting damaged last week in the wind storm.
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Oak Harbor wins auditor’s stewardship award
It emphasized a proactive commitment to improving operational practices and protecting public funds.
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Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.