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A seal pup caught in a net on the Fourth of July thrashed around for hours before being cut free by rescuers that afternoon.

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Baby seal freed from net on Independence Day

Seal mother bit kayaker who attempted rescue

John Eaton Facebook photo

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Carnival company faces lawsuit over ride tipping over in Oak Harbor

A Navy family filed a lawsuit against an amusement company responsible for a toppled ride last year

Captain Kevin Barton stands in front of an artistic rendering of the United States flag after getting onboarded to the Oak Harbor Police Department last June (Photo by Jessie Stensland)

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Police captain earns promotion to new position

The Oak Harbor Police Department recently promoted Barton from captain to deputy police chief.

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Whidbey middle school students charged with rape

An alleged assault was recorded at a sleepover.

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Port of South Whidbey hiring another interim director

The Port of South Whidbey will rely on temporary executive directors and a consultant to get by.

Shawn Durbin, the deputy director of North Whidbey Help House, shows U.S. Rep Rick Larsen around the food bank (Photo by Allyson Ballard)

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visits Help House

Potential cuts to SNAP funding could affect the food bank’s ability to aid those in need.

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Clinton business people raise concerns ahead of development moratorium vote

South Whidbey residents are continuing to voice their concerns about a development moratorium

Photo courtesy of the Island County Historical Society

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Historic preservation, worker housing considered for Bayview School property

A local nonprofit is interested in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of a historic property

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT) A rendering of the design for the new hybrid-electric ferries.

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Governor chooses Florida firm over Nichols Brothers to build hybrid-electric ferries

After nearly two months of consideration, Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen the out-of-state bidder to build new hybrid-electric…

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Virtual workshop to address wildfire preparedness on the island

Wildfire seasons in Washington intensify, and it’s essential to understand the associated risks.

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Fund started after a high-profile tragedy

Greenbank business owner started a fundraiser for a family that lost everything.

Melted porta potty at Volunteer Park. Photo From Oak Harbor's Facebook page

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Port-a-potty destroyed in arson

An arsonist destroyed a portable restroom in Oak Harbor’s Volunteer Park on Saturday.

Photo by David Welton

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Brace for busy 4th of July weekend traffic on and off Whidbey

The Fourth of July falls on Friday, promising long lines for drivers hoping to catch a state ferry.