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Large brush fires on Whidbey spark new burn ban

Two major brush fires this week have caused consternation for fire department officials.

Mrs. Parker's TTK class engaged in hands-on activities in the classroom.

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Law change adds challenges to kindergarten program

A new state law creates big changes for little learners in Coupeville.

Photo by David Welton

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WEAN, Langley citizen appeal removal of ‘Edgecliff 6’

Neighbors gathered during the removal of six towering Douglas fir trees along Edgecliff Drive.

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Thief tried to break into ATM with harpoon truck

A man stole a truck, outfitted it with a makeshift harpoon and tried to force open an ATM

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Canadian Ragnar runner killed in vehicular collision on North Whidbey

The collision occurred on Highway 20 and Frostad Road early Saturday morning during the race.

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Jeremiah Copeland in a 2022 Oak Harbor High School yearbook.

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Oak Harbor woman claims assault by murder suspect

A former Oak Harbor resident accused of sexual assault is a suspect in the death of a sailor.

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Motorcyclist injured in Whidbey crash

A motorcyclist was seriously hurt in an accident on Central Whidbey July 12

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Help House holds Christmas in July

The North Whidbey Help House will be accepting non-perishable, pre-packaged food donations.

Photo provided by Yolanda Rosales

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Dead whale washes up on Whidbey beach

The body of a 40-foot-long adult female gray whale beached on Ebey’s Landing Monday.

A deputy’s body camera video of Tim Hazelo was played in court.

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Jury finds former head of Island County Republicans guilty in Elections Office mask mandate case

Timothy Hazelo was convicted of unauthorized access to an election office, a felony charge.

Photo by David Welton

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Port receives grant to replace Possession Beach boarding floats

Boaters will likely feel relieved when part of Whidbey’s most southern public boat launch is replaced

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Island County commissioners adopt updated development moratorium

The measure was controversial in Clinton, where it is an obstacle in the construction of a new motel

Washington State Ferries said it would deploy its new electric ferries first on the Mukilteo-Clinton run. The short route is currently served by diesel ferries like the Tokitae, seen here approaching Whidbey Island. (Photo by Tom Banse)

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High costs may force WA ferry electrification program off course

Achieving the ambitious mid-century goal for the ferry system looks increasingly unattainable.