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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.

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Coupeville rules about horses in parades questioned

Community members are upset at the disallowal of a horserider at the Coupeville Pride parade.

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WA lawmakers condemn political violence as attack on democratic process

WA state lawmakers denounce the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker and Trump’s attempted assassination.

A new mural on a state ferry and a new exhibit at the Langley Whale Center honor the legacy of Tokitae, a captive orca who lived at the Miami Seaquarium until her death in 2023 (Photo by Orca Network)

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Ferry event, mural to honor orca Tokitae

Nearly two years after her death, the lingering memory of Tokitae is still making a splash.