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School district faces online threats

Law enforcement has not found the threats to be credible, but the author remains unknown.

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Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., won the seventh annual Congressional brewing competition hosted by Anheuser-Busch.

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Everett’s Larsen brews up a win in congressional beer competition

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen teamed with North Carolina Republican Rep. David Rouzer a crisp Kolsch called “Coastal Shine.”

Seagulls battle for the best spot atop the Oak Harbor Safeway. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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County discusses pulling Safeway food permit

The Oak Harbor Safeway has just days to comply with a letter of abatement from the county.

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Town denies allegations from lawsuit

The Town of Coupeville is denying accusations that a former clerk treasurer made against the mayor.

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Oak Harbor police seek solution to gun glut

OHPD is overrun with guns. The police are seeking

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County burn ban cancelled

The county fire marshal lifted the ban on outdoor burning in Island County as of Sept. 20.

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New Langley finance director appointed

The position will soon be vacated by Wanda Grone, who announced her retirement last month.

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‘BLEVE’ sets greenhouse ablaze

No one was injured in an explosive fire that destroyed a greenhouse on North Whidbey Monday morning.

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Whidbey celebrates express bus on mainland

An express bus that takes Clinton-Mukilteo ferry passengers to the new light rail station debuted.

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Two dogs saved in rope rescue

A couple of pooches were scooped up by rescuers after finding themselves in a tight spot Monday.

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Businesses query commissioner candidates

Candidates talked about the lack of affordable housing and its effects on families and businesses.

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Whidbey family ‘blindsided’ by hefty Ecology fine over wetland

A couple were shocked to be fined $120,000 for non-compliance with filling drainage ditches.

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The beach house on top of the bluff was recently demolished.

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Farm may get special designation

A nonprofit group may build education facilities on a scenic piece of Central Whidbey.