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The blue dot on this map indicates the location of an eagle’s nest near Cascade Avenue.

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Eagle’s nest expedites Langley Infrastructure Project

An official groundbreaking for the LIP is planned for 3 p.m. this Thursday, April 10.

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Driver wanted on warrant for fleeing

Prosecutors charged Andrew E. Talbert in Island County Superior Court March 6.

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Oak Harbor man convicted of rape

On March 31, the jury in Island County Superior Court found Aston Samms guilty.

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Suspects arrested on island by regional task forces

Special violent crime task forces came in search of Skagit suspects for the second time in a week.

An Island County map shows areas designated as mixed-use, limited areas of more intensive rural development.

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County proposes to restrict Airbnbs in Freeland

The proposed solutions would make changes in land use rules to increase housing availability locally

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Boater rescued from cold Coupeville waters

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the scene Sunday morning.

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Protest planned at Navy base

On Saturday, Indivisible Whidbey is holding the Hands Off! Whidbey Island Fight Back Rally.

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Google Trends shows international interest in traveling to Whidbey and Camano islands.
(Provided by Embrace Whidbey) Google Trends shows international interest in traveling to Whidbey and Camano islands.

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Concern raised about potential of less Canadian tourism on Whidbey

Early numbers based on internet searches shows a mixed picture.

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Council considers changes to emergency management plan

The last version of the city’s plan was adopted in 2019 and it’s due to expire.

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The Flintstone Car was built in 1964, inspired by what was once known as “The Flintstone Highway,” today’s Bayshore Drive.

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Oak Harbor’s Flintstone car to be nominated for National Historic Register

The sculpture, based on the ‘93 Canopysaurus Flintmobile, is a strong candidate for nomination.

Clyde Shavers

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Future of AI bills uncertain

A second attempt to pass laws that would regulate artificial intelligence stalled at the legislature

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Design discussed for aquatic recreation center

Plans for the interior of a proposed aquatic facility are starting to take shape and color.

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Judge grills attorneys over mask mandate injunction

The visiting judge expressed irritation and admonished attorneys during a hearing Tuesday morning.