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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.

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Coupeville Lions Club giant garage sale is this weekend

Proceeds from the garage sale will go towards services the club provides to help the community

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South Whidbey Port mulls possible ICE interaction

Commissioners are considering how to communicate in the event of a visit from ICE

Photo by David Welton

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Coming out for Pride

Events across Whidbey draw large crowds.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
A brush fire just outside of Freeland scorched a large area next to the highway.

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Brush fires spreading in drier climes

Fires have been cropping up around Whidbey in advance of a Level 1 burn ban that began June…

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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry service to pause for maintenance Tuesday evening

Service will resume Wednesday with the 4:40 a.m. ferry to Mukilteo and 5:05 a.m. ferry to Clinton

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This map of zoning areas in Langley shows the location along Cascade Avenue where a change from central business to residential single family zoning has been proposed.

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Langley City Council ponders rezoning request

The council is considering a zoning change that could decrease the amount of commercial area.