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Motorcyclists from Whidbey injured in crash

Roy Smith of Oak Harbor was seriously injured.

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South Whidbey Record staff named among best in state

Erickson was named Feature Writer of the Year for third time; David Welton named Best Photographer.

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Concepción Contreras holds up a photo of her mobile home’s dirty water.

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Oak Harbor mobile home park residents bemoan sewer, water problems

Owner said she’s trying to annex park into city to hook into water, sewer systems.

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Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at school, reassure that it’s a hoax

There were no incidents or safety concerns involving the homeless population at any school campus

This image shows the aftermath of a dike in Cultus Bay that was destroyed by a flood. (Photo provided by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office)

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South Whidbey salmon recovery project receives grant

A project sponsored by the Tulalip Tribes focusing on Cultus Bay won a $314,395 grant.

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Island County burn ban severity lessened

Recreational campfires are allowed in fire pits.

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Cascadia Water customer rates to rise by 49%

The change is down from the 107% increase the company had previously requested.

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Members of the Restoration Advisory Board, which meets one to two times a year, reconvened on Tuesday.

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Navy expands sampling of PFAS in wells

None of the 26 private, off-base drinking water wells sampled by the Navy in 2025 tested positive.

From left are Brit Kraner and James Marrow

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Former park and rec colleagues vie for Oak Harbor Council seat

James Marrow and Brit Kraner are running for the position in the Nov. 4 election.

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Federal shutdown has little immediate effect on island

Many of the immediate effects are related to the military.

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Port of South Whidbey eyes ways to increase revenue

During a special meeting, the board of commissioners unanimously approved the final 2025 budget.

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Bank from Whidbey grows

Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the Kitsap Bank company

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Gender-neutral school restrooms cause a stir

Rumors about gender-neutral restrooms in future South Whidbey schools have raised safety concerns.