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Man accused of bus vandalism

An Aberdeen man coated several Coupeville School District buses in fire-retardant powder.

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Was there a Whidbey Jimothy?

For one Whidbey Island resident, the neckless raccoon looked strangely familiar.

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Autopsy pending in fatal North Whidbey burn incident

A 75-year-old woman died while burning garbage on North Whidbey earlier this week.

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Environmentalists argue the proposed logging of 37 acres of trees near Quade Creek could increase flooding, clog culverts and threaten downstream roads, habitat and property.

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Proposed logging near South Whidbey salmon stream raises alarm

A permit filed with the DNR proposes the establishment of a 37-acre logging area.

From left, top to bottom, are Toni Adams, Dierdre Butler, Maria Hazelo and Amber Sewell.

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County clerk candidates outline priorities

Republicans Toni Adams, Maria Hazelo and Democrats Dierdre Butler, Amber Sewell are running.

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Langley approves Coles Valley land-use agreement

It would allow for 65 single-family lots and two cottage tracts limited to ten cottages each.

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Former Arlington officer pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Under the plea bargain, the prosecutor will recommend a sentence of 46 months in prison.

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County denies request tied to historic Whidbey subdivision

A zoning decision is setback to a proposal that could mean higher-density housing on North Whidbey

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Four honored after helping man in crisis at Deception Pass

They happened to be driving back onto the island at 1 a.m. in June when they stopped to…

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City officials cited outdated technology, three active lawsuits against the city and general rising costs as some of the reasons why Langley needs a levy lid lift.

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Langley council sends levy lid lift to voters

The finalized levy rate is $1.66 per $1,000 of assessed value.

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Three vie for District 10 House seat

Rep. Dave Paul, a Democrat, is up against Republicans Tim Hazelo and Carrie Kennedy.

Lisa Ferguson-Hipolito

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Coupeville selects new elementary principal

Pending school board approval, Lisa Ferguson-Hipolito will become the next principal.

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Parks and Recreation Director Craig Lamas-Cole was among the speakers during Monday’s presentation.

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Proposal would add fields, replace school in Oak Harbor

Residents identified the lack of athletic fields as one of the community’s biggest recreation needs.