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Lawsuit filed over crash that severely damaged historic Penn Cove Pottery building

The owners of the Penn Cove Pottery building filed a lawsuit against a trucking company.

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Pool contract, levy approved by South Whidbey Parks and Rec

An aquatic recreation center is one step closer to becoming a reality for South Whidbey.

The sinking "Shark Lady" is sandwiched between a "Hazmat Rescue" vessel on the left, and the "San Juan Enterprise," on the right, which is certified by the US coast guard to legally  haul flammable liquids, according to its website.

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Vessel seized after fuel leak in Holmes Harbor

The vessel was found with its tail end partially sunk below the surface.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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Brush fire scorches hillside in Freeland

Apart from a birdhouse, no structures were damaged Sunday afternoon.

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Oak Harbor woman accused of stabbing man to death in Seattle

Weichert was previously convicted of vehicular homicide in the deaths of three people on North Whidbey

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Whidbey man accused of leading organized crime

More people will likely be arrested in connection to the operation.

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Driver arrested after bizarre car chase on South Whidbey

The suspect stuck his head, left arm and torso out the window while he was driving.

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Island Transit plans to move away from hydrogen, for now

Island Transit plans to use the grant it received for hydrogen buses on hybrid buses instead.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A wave hits a rock at Point Partridge the night of the tsunami advisory on Whidbey.

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Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster

Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.

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Fireworks burst to attention of county commissioners, once again

An Island County commissioner is discussing changes to future Independence Day celebrations.

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Langley City Council branches into tree talks

Council members vied to get a word in during an evening that was somewhat tempestuous at times.

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Voters mistakenly issued incorrect ballots

Approximately 500 voters in Central Whidbey received incorrect ballots for the Aug. 5 election.

An aerial view of the property outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, taken in 2007 and included in Town Council materials. Photo by Coupeville.

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Coupeville Town Council reevaluates property agreement

Old agreement may limit Coupeville’s affordable housing.