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Coupeville schools replacement levies pass

As of Thursday, 9,906 ballots were counted and an estimated 30 were left to tabulate.

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Larsen tours low-income housing in Oak Harbor

Affordable housing is in high demand state-wide.

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Public records complaint filed against school district

Lawmakers are trying to reduce the burden of requests on districts, making the complaint timely.

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Child rapist pleads guilty, faces prison

The 44-year-old Camano Island man recently admitted to several sex offenses.

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American white pelicans take flight at Deer Lagoon in 2020.

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County considers management plan for Deer Lagoon Preserve

The 379-acre wetland provides habitat for 218 species of birds.

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Garage of Blessings seeking donations to move

The nonprofit faced a steep rent increase if it didn’t move out by the end of February.

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Ebey’s Landing Trust Board ‘restructuring’ staff

The nine-member board is in a “restructuring phase” because of funding constraints.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The board will reconvene on Feb. 17 to consider all candidates and make an appointment.

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Trial begins in murder of Whidbey man

The woman accused of murdering him nearly five years ago went to trial in Whatcom County.

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Navy base drowns drone

A drone intruded at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Tuesday but did not present any threat.

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The Possession Beach Waterfront Park boat launch

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Port warns of steep drop-off at boat ramp

Strong winter storms and king tides have contributed to the erosion of the concrete boat ramp.

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Reservist in hot water after flying drone at base

The drone, a small, commercial quadcopter, was rendered “inoperable” by base defense systems.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The WhidbeyHealth hospital board has two vacancies to fill due to resignations.