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A happy dog runs on the Kettles Trail near Coupeville, one of the completed portions of the bridge-to-boat trail.
    Whidbey Islanders continue to push for island-long trail
    By Sam Fletcher • June 21, 2024 1:30 am

    Whidbey Islanders push for the completion of the Whidbey Isle or bridge-to-boat trail.

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    Parks and rec district abandons restructure plans
    Parks and rec district abandons restructure plans
    By Sam Fletcher • June 21, 2024 1:30 am

    North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District calls off push for a metropolitan park district.

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    Wells near Ebey’s Landing, West Beach, Libbey Beach, Long Point, Race Lagoon, North Bluff, Greenbank, Useless Bay State Park, Mutiny Bay, Smugglers Cove and Crockett Lake are at a very high risk of saltwater intrusion based on chloride concentration data. (Photo provided)
    Whidbey water experts raise concern over seawater intrusion
    By Sam Fletcher • June 18, 2024 1:30 am

    Island County’s water experts have been sounding the alarm for seawater intrusion.

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    Whidbey Island Kayaking chooses the darkest nights to hold their bioluminescence tours. (Photo provided)
    Whidbey’s bioluminescence tours back for tenth year
    By Sam Fletcher • June 18, 2024 1:30 am

    For the tenth year in a row, Whidbey Island Kayaking in Langley is offering bioluminescence tours.

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    Photo by Sam Fletcher
Mercedes Fulwiler, left, and Jason Tritt, co-owners of Barrington’s Irish Bar & Grill on Pioneer Way, pose before their grand opening.
    Irish eyes are smiling: New pub is rooted...
    By Sam Fletcher • June 18, 2024 1:30 am

    Jason Tritt, former co-owner of Rustica in Oak Harbor, always wanted to open an Irish pub.

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North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District Executive Director Jay Cochran, at left, stands with Washington Recreation and Parks Association Executive Director Tiffany Hanzo Martin, receiving the Levy Legislative Award at their 76th annual WRPA conference in May.
    North Whidbey parks and rec director recognized at...
    By Sam Fletcher • June 15, 2024 1:30 am

    Jay Cochran was recognized by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association

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    Deputy Sheriff Laurrin Bates (left) and Firefighter Kat Crowe (right) play tug of war in anticipation of the police and firefighter 5k run and tug of war competition, June 12. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)
    Whidbey first responders are pulling for kids
    By Sam Fletcher • June 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Support the Boys and Girls Club by meeting first responders at the Hustle with the Heroes 5K

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    New pursuit law changes rules of the road
    New pursuit law changes rules of the road
    By Sam Fletcher • June 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Initiative 2113 is just one of many aspects that will impact collisions in Island County

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    Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
Despite Redcedar Dieback and Bark Beetles many trees in South Whidbey State Park continue to grow and flourish, May 23.
    Whidbey’s trees are overall healthy, experts say
    By Sam Fletcher • June 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Surveyors from the Department of Natural Resources found typical tree mortality on Whidbey this year

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    Coupeville Beekeeper Bruce Eckholm collects a swarm of bees in Oak Harbor (Photo courtesy of Gary Gillespie)
    Coupeville beekeeper wards off large swarm
    By Sam Fletcher • June 11, 2024 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor residents were at home on Thursday when buzzing thundered from outside.

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    Photo be David Welton
    Whidbey pride is back and bigger than ever
    By Sam Fletcher • June 11, 2024 1:30 am

    This month, Langley and Coupeville may host the biggest pride celebrations in Whidbey history.

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    Community drone, fireworks shows to receive county funding
    Community drone, fireworks shows to receive county funding
    By Sam Fletcher • June 7, 2024 1:30 am

    County grants will help fund firework shows in Langley, Freeland and Oak Harbor this year after all.

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    Island County Sheriff's Office posted this photo of an injured eagle that was brought to an animal clinic on Tuesday with the caption, "That look you get when you’ve had a rough night on the town and wake up in the back of a cop car. Lt. Crownover located this wayward soul on South Whidbey and transported it to the Useless Bay Animal Clinic for treatment of an injured wing (and possibly a hangover)." (Photo provided)
    Injured eagle taken into custody by sheriff’s office
    By Sam Fletcher • June 4, 2024 1:30 am

    An injured eagle received a police escort to the hospital last week.

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