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Whidbey groups among recipients of Climate Commitment Act grants

Whidbey is becoming more climate change resilient with the state’s help.

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Island County adopts new sales tax, 2026 budget

Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes.

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Hospital board votes to change president

The board that oversees Whidbey’s public hospital district recently changed its leadership.

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School mourns Oak Harbor man killed in crash

An Oak Harbor resident who was a beloved teacher at Anacortes High School was killed in a four-car…

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Invasive European green crab found near North Whidbey

Lagoon Point has had low numbers of the crabs captured intermittently since 2018

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State, city may change some speed limits

City staff and state transportation officials are re-evaluating speed limits along Highway 20.

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Warrant issued for man accused of eluding police

Ronald B. Millado, 46, didn’t show up for his plea and sentencing hearing.

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State auditor issues findings against Island Transit

The issues were found after the agency’s new executive director ordered an internal review.

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Firefighters rescue Whidbey man and Willie Nelson from bluff

The pair was rescued on Tuesday after becoming stranded on a steep bluff in Coupeville.

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Dying will cost you more now in Langley

Getting buried in Langley Woodmen Cemetery just got more expensive.

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Woman in electric car leads high-speed chase, hides in bushes

In the end, paramedics had to strap the uncooperative suspect to a backboard and carry her out.

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Langley man sentenced for biting

Island County Superior Court found Robert Robison guilty of assault in the second degree.

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Senator questions delay of PFAS cleanup at military bases

NAS Whidbey Island stressed the DoD’s commitment to cleanup.