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Camano developer sues Island County

A developer claimed that Island County commissioners acted illegally in refusing an application.

File photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Langley receives grant for new roof

Langley was recently awarded a $249,290 grant to re-roof the city hall.

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Highway speed limit reducing near Langley

A five-mile stretch of Highway 525 on South Whidbey is getting a permanently lower speed limit.

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Motorcyclist arrested after chase on North Whidbey

A Freeland man led a Washington State Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase on a stolen motorcycle.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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No injuries reported in Clinton house fire

Smoke detectors likely saved the lives of two people and their cats after a home caught fire Tuesday

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Prosecutor appeals after judge grants new trial in Oak Harbor rape case

A jury found Aston Samms guilty of rape in the third degree and attempted rape in the second…

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Jason Grube, 48, was killed in a bicycle accident last week, leaving behind his wife and three children.

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Whidbey mourns man killed in bike accident

A fundraiser was started for the family of an Oak Harbor father and artist who lost his life.

Mattie Hanley, wife of DARPA director Stephen Winchell, smashes a bottle to christen the USX-1 Defiant, first-of-its kind autonomous naval ship, at Everett Ship Repair on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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No crew required: Christening held for autonomous ship prototype in Everett

Built on Whidbey Island, the USX-1 Defiant is part of a larger goal to bring unmanned surface vessels…

Photo courtesy of Cindy Elliser/Pacific Mammal Research

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Resident population of porpoises identified

Researchers have identified harbor porpoises in the Salish Sea.

Rick Larsen during conference call with Clinton

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Larsen visits Whidbey to talk about funding cuts

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Ituha Stabilization Facility in Oak Harbor Wednesday.

Scenarios one through six are provided in a presentation for the Oak Harbor City Council.

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Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

It will likely only impact an estimated 29 businesses and raise about $880,000 a year.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island in August. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Get ready to pay more for a Washington state ferry ride

Fares will rise this fall. And next year there will be a new fee if you pay with…

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Physicians win in hospital board primary

Two physicians will compete for a seat on the WhidbeyHealth hospital board in the general election.