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Brush fire stopped below South Whidbey home

A neighbor noticed a brush fire crawling its way toward a home before it got out of control.

Emerald ash borers lay larvae into the stem of the tree, and the larvae feeds on the tissue underneath of the bark and the tree, preventing the sapwood from transporting water and nutrients, killing the tree over the course of a year or even a few years. (Photo provided)

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Wanted dead or alive: invasive insects

Several state agencies ask the public to check nearby trees for signs of invasive insects.

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Handgun displayed at park

A Langley man allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun in the parking lot of the softball fields.

From left to right, Planning & Outreach Manager Bill Windler, Acting Director Craig Cyr, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and Vice Chair Jenny Bright stand before Island Transit's electric van.

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Larsen tours Island Transit with eyes on expansion

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Island Transit facility to discuss future developments.

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County closed to all shellfish harvesting due to biotoxin

All of Island County is now closed for the recreational harvest of all shellfish due to biotoxin.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson

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Oak Harbor drafts next year’s budget, discusses pressing projects

City staff are incorporating city council feedback for a budget proposal for the city’s projects.

Whispering Pines Cooperative, a 55-manufactured-home, resident-owned community on North Whidbey, has decided to pursue the state revolving fund to address its polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, contamination. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Neighborhood to pursue PFAS remediation

Whispering Pines Cooperative will pursue the state revolving fund to address its PFAS contamination.

A big brown bat.

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Rabid bat bites rehabilitator on Whidbey

The incident marks the fourth case of reported bat rabies in Washington this year.

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School District approves budget

The South Whidbey School Board recently approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year.

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Bacon and Shimada advance to Nov. 5

Island County primary election results are in.

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Johnson and Elliot advance to Nov. 5

The Island County Commissioner District 2 race has dwindled to two.

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Man charged with perjury

A man is facing a felony charge for allegedly lying when testifying in Island County Superior Court.

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Parks and rec district due for levy renewal

The North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District is due for a levy re-up.