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Fallen tree hits powerlines, ignites fire in Greenbank

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Sunday.

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Candidate withdraws from hospital board race

Theodore Smith has decided to drop out of the race for a seat on the public hospital district…

(Photo provided) The Oak Harbor Marina at sunset.

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Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion

Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina

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Levy and aquatic center on the agenda for special meeting

South Whidbey Parks and Rec will discuss a levy and an aquatic rec center construction contract.

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Langley City Council to discuss tree protection

After recent removal of six large trees Langley City Council is planning to discuss tree protection.

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Haven Staff and community partners gearing up for the annual Point in Time Count. 

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Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.

(Whidbey News-Times file photo) Parts of “Midday Black, Midnight Blue,” an indie movie, were filmed in Coupeville in 2021.

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Coupeville Town Council approves street closures for filming

Cameras will soon be rolling again on Central Whidbey.

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State’s new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026

Washington’s statewide cap on annual residential rent will be down slightly from its current level.

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Judge blocks state requirement for priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession

Washington Catholic priests cannot be required to report child abuse or neglect that they learn of.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec chooses bid for pickleball courts

Construction is expected to begin soon on a highly anticipated outdoor project on South Whidbey.

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Singer Mira Arcilla stands next to Everett AquaSox On-Field Emcee Steve Willits.

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Everett AquaSox host Whidbey singer

Blind talent, Mira Arcilla, performed the national anthem for the Everett AquaSox game Sunday.

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Food Hub expands access for wholesale customers

A popular place to get locally grown food has just expanded with a new wholesale program.

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Four hospital district board candidates on the primary ballot

Three of five seats on the board will be on the ballot without incumbents seeking reelection.