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Fund started after a high-profile tragedy

Greenbank business owner started a fundraiser for a family that lost everything.

Melted porta potty at Volunteer Park. Photo From Oak Harbor's Facebook page

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Port-a-potty destroyed in arson

An arsonist destroyed a portable restroom in Oak Harbor’s Volunteer Park on Saturday.

Photo by David Welton

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Brace for busy 4th of July weekend traffic on and off Whidbey

The Fourth of July falls on Friday, promising long lines for drivers hoping to catch a state ferry.

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Coupeville rules about horses in parades questioned

Community members are upset at the disallowal of a horserider at the Coupeville Pride parade.

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WA lawmakers condemn political violence as attack on democratic process

WA state lawmakers denounce the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker and Trump’s attempted assassination.

A new mural on a state ferry and a new exhibit at the Langley Whale Center honor the legacy of Tokitae, a captive orca who lived at the Miami Seaquarium until her death in 2023 (Photo by Orca Network)

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Ferry event, mural to honor orca Tokitae

Nearly two years after her death, the lingering memory of Tokitae is still making a splash.

An eaglet in juvenile black plumage with its mother June 8 in their nest near Goss Lake on South Whidbey (Photo by Linda LaMar)

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No mortar fireworks in Island County this July 4

On Independence Day this year, on Whidbey, one type of firework will be missing from the mix.

Deception Pass Bridge

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Officials question DOT about lack of bridge plans

State DOT officials met Wednesday to talk about the future of the historic bridge.

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Langley City Council rejects flag proposal

A proposal to honor neighboring nations did not fly at the most recent Langley City Council meeting.

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Port of South Whidbey resumes rezoning request

It’s now believed that a portion of the food booths are on city property, rather than school property

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Alleged gang member accused of domestic violence in Oak Harbor

An alleged gang member from Mount Vernon is facing multiple felony charges

A map from the Army Corps of Engineers shows proposed mitigation work for dredging at the Oak Harbor Marina.

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Mitigation is proposed as part of the Oak Harbor marina dredging

Proposed mitigation may include the removal of marina structures

The Roller Barn's exterior.

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Roller Barn to celebrate 75th anniversary amidst renovation

Celebrations will take place at the rink each day leading up to the anniversary, beginning June 27.