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Homeless Coalition raising funds for septic situation

Enlarging the septic system at The Haven, an emergency overnight shelter, will cost $60,000.

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New principal named for Coupeville high, middle schools

Becky Cays hopes to build a school community where students feel supported, challenged, understood.

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Fire crews from the Department of Natural Resources spearheaded fuel reduction efforts around Whidbey last week.

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Firewise workdays help Whidbey neighborhoods reduce wildfire risk

The district functions as a middleman between communities and the DNR to coordinate these workdays

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Highway 20 speed limit reduced south of Oak Harbor

This week, Washington State Department of Transportation announced speed limit reductions on Highway 20 south of Oak Harbor,…

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This partnership between the Ports of Everett and South Whidbey to connect Everett and Langey via passenger-only ferry is a long time coming.

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Passenger-only ferry to connect Langley, Everett

Whidbey officials have worked years to see the unique, tourist-friendly service.

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Sentencing delayed for mother murderer

Justin Wiener pleaded guilty last month to murder in the first degree in the death of his mother.

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Highway 20 to close for 3 nights

Eastbound and westbound Highway 20 will close for three nights beginning Monday, May 11.

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Three candidates emerge for county commissioner seat

Three candidates for Island County commissioner came forward during candidate filing week.

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Second teen charged in Oak Harbor assault

The 15-year-old boy striked the victim, pushed him to the ground, kicked and stomped on him.

Photos provided. The South Whidbey Lions Club hosted a tulip sale recently, with the help of Mike Hill and Carolyn O’Dell, pictured here.

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Lions Club hunting for new members of the pride

Unless the South Whidbey Lions Club can recruit new blood, it will close in June.

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Students charged in port-a-potty arson

Three Oak Harbor students are facing felony charges for setting fire to a port-a-potty.

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Code could extend supportive housing options in town

Staff presented a supportive housing code draft to Coupeville Town Council last week.

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Former massage therapist pleads guilty to sex crimes

A former Freeland massage therapist admitted to having sexual contact with two different patients.