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Island County begins update of hazard mitigation and wildfire protection plans
The effort aims to prepare the region for wildfires, floods, earthquakes and severe storms.
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Man killed in North Whidbey explosion was building ‘explosive devices’ for fireworks show
Mark Fakkema’s body was found in a shop next to his parents’ burned-down house on Strawberry Point Rd.
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One missing, two injured after explosion on North Whidbey
The cause of the explosion is unknown. An investigation is ongoing.
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Burn ban declared in Island County
The beginning of the annual burn ban in Island County means that summer is officially here.
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Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim director.
The Port of South Whidbey has decided to suspend its current search for its next executive director.
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High school class teaches hand-on engineering skills
Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Architecture Construction class at Oak Harbor High School installed solar…
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After 6 years, still no trial in vehicular homicide
Six years after a fatal two-car collision on North Whidbey, the accused driver hasn’t gone to trial
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Loss of federal funding may be on the horizon for Island Senior Resources
A nonprofit providing services for seniors and disabled adults could be facing a budget shortfall.
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Churches unite to celebrate Juneteenth
Several Whidbey churches will host their annual Juneteenth celebration Thursday at Windjammer Park.
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Convoy of military antiques rolls across the island
Members from the two clubs rolled through Whidbey Island in “steel veterans” for a military convoy.
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‘No Kings’ protest on Whidbey draws huge turnout
The largest and most visible demonstration took place in Coupeville, where an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people were…
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Man charged with stealing COVID rental assistance funds
Ten of the applications were fraudulent, but nearly $40,000 was paid out to three applications.
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Oak Harbor mayor holds barbecue to talk about the marina
Wright is hosting a unique forum and barbecue at 4-7 p.m., on June 20 at Catalina Park.