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City hires community development director
Stacie Pratschner was most recently the community development director for the city of Mount Vernon.
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ATF report IDs ‘blast seats’ in fatal explosion
The fatal explosion and fire occurred June 17, killing a North Whidbey man.
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Man charged in police chase at the bridge
A Renton man is accused of leading a deputy on a short but fast chase in February.
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Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for housing feasibility study
The Port has not yet lost sight of a controversial project.
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Longtime fire commissioner retires
Cheryl Engle served 36 years on the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue board.
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Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police
Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if…
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Coupeville man charged with rape of a child
Caleb M. Brunner is accused of sexually abusing a child for years.
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Island County won’t apply for grant for algae control for Lone Lake
Commissioners favor invasive species treatment in lakes.
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Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title
A former candidate for the Coupeville School Board is challenging the language for a school levy ballot measure…
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Ghost boat blocks ferry landing
A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” appeared in front of the Mukilteo terminal early Thursday morning.
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Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding
The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.
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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela
The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.
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All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start recruitment drive
The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.