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Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base

Gunshots reported by sailors working the night shift spurred a “short” lockdown last week.

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Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace

A battery caught fire, nearly causing a catastrophic house fire on North Whidbey.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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Two fires on Whidbey on Friday the 13th

The larger of the two fires displaced two people and took five hours to fight.

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Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation

Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.

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Coupeville Wharf opens new dock

Replacing the dock cost about $600,000 and took four days of work.

Photo by David Welton

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Port to increase fees for harbor, campground

Parking and mooring will cost more for campers and boaters visiting Langley this spring and summer.

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Sheriff to face Langley police chief in election

The race for Island County sheriff is shaping up to be interesting.

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Coupeville schools replacement levies pass

As of Thursday, 9,906 ballots were counted and an estimated 30 were left to tabulate.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Larsen tours low-income housing in Oak Harbor

Affordable housing is in high demand state-wide.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Public records complaint filed against school district

Lawmakers are trying to reduce the burden of requests on districts, making the complaint timely.

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Child rapist pleads guilty, faces prison

The 44-year-old Camano Island man recently admitted to several sex offenses.

Photo by David Welton
American white pelicans take flight at Deer Lagoon in 2020.

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County considers management plan for Deer Lagoon Preserve

The 379-acre wetland provides habitat for 218 species of birds.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Garage of Blessings seeking donations to move

The nonprofit faced a steep rent increase if it didn’t move out by the end of February.