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A U.S. Navy EP-3E Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System (ARIES) II, assigned to the “World Watchers” of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1), prepares to take flight within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation.  (Photo provided)

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Renowned Cold War-era spy plane touches down on Whidbey for the last time

With the start of the new year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has left something behind which leaders…

Denis Muller, a resident of Parkwood Manor Mobile Home Park, revies water testing results from Edge Analytical Laboratories. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Low-income Oak Harbor resident without options after contaminants found in water

Muller blames her declining health on contaminants in her water.

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City mulls business & occupation tax once again

Oak Harbor leaders are considering a new tax on businesses.

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Road closes for transfer of giant boat

A large vessel will be seen slowly making its way to land and across a Freeland road this…

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‘Minority Rape Cult’ has consequences for administrators, students at Coupeville schools

Suspension of Coupeville School District leaders is related responses to student discipline issues.

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Changes proposed in water system management

The change would clarify when a satellite management agency is needed to ensure safe drinking water.

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Community supports Freeland resident following breast cancer diagnosis

A first responder, ferry quartermaster and community informant is in need of help.

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Interim principal named in Coupeville

Springy Yamasaki will temporarily replace two administrators who have been placed on leave.

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Oak Harbor resident accused of brutal Thanksgiving assault

A man was beaten so severely that the he sustained a suspected brain injury.

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New charges filed in Elections Office mask case

Two people who flouted a mask requirement and tried to have a judge reverse the rule face charges.

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Surge in stomach bug hits island

If you have recently experienced diarrhea and vomiting, it is likely not the local restaurant’s fault

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Appeals dropped in Growler noise lawsuit

The Navy and a Whidbey anti-noise group will not battle it out in the Ninth Circuit Court of…

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Margaret Livermore and Teresa Bisaw hang out with Sasquatch.

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Main Street Association director passes the torch

Margaret Livermore is passing the executive director’s hat to Cheryl Grehan.