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Community mourns Oak Harbor beaver
When Helen Erickson spotted a beaver swimming in her pond, she rejoiced in the rodent’s presence.
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Oak Harbor teenager charged with vehicular homicide
The teenage driver in an April 24, 2024 car crash that killed a Coupeville student was charged.
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Quake shakes Whidbey awake
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the Puget Sound region at 5:02 a.m. on March 3.
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UW study reveals 955 racist housing restrictions in Island County
The findings partly explain the lack of diversity in many neighborhoods on Whidbey.
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Students protest ICE raids, Trump administration
The United Student Leaders organized the protest following a nationwide increase of ICE arrests.
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Coupeville Town Council ponders fireworks ban
The days Coupeville residents are allowed to discharge fireworks might drop from one to zero.
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Port eyes state grant for boarding floats
Part of an aging recreational dock at Possession Beach Waterfront Park is due for a replacement.
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Affordable housing on the horizon for Langley
While South Whidbey residents struggle to find a home on limited income, there’s hope in Langley.
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Woman accused of assaulting Oak Harbor officer
An officer wrestled a disorderly woman to the ground in front of passing traffic on Highway 20.
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School board opposes proposed sports gender amendment
Several WA school districts proposed to exclude trans athletes from participating in girls sports.
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Island County, Oak Harbor spar over growth planning at rare meeting
A showdown between county and city leaders had moments of drama but resulted in a general agreement.
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Second election observer charged with felony over mask refusal
Another former Republican Party official is charged following her refusal to abide by a mask mandate
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Hospital bond to improve credit
WhidbeyHealth has access to an extra $10M in credit, but hospital leaders don’t plan to use the funds