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Attempted boat rescue in storm near Oak Harbor ends in tragedy

Rescuers risked their own safety in the middle of a storm to try to save a man on…

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Scholarships available for high school seniors

The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors

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County commissioners discuss improving broadband access

Efforts are underway in Island County to bring broadband internet to underserved areas.

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Alleged rape victim sues former deputy

A former Island County deputy is facing a lawsuit from one of his alleged rape victims.

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Little Patch, a North Puget Sound gray whale, arrived earlier than the rest.

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First Sounder returns early for fifth year

The first of the Sounders, or North Puget Sound gray whales, has arrived off Whidbey’s shores.

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Coupeville becomes state’s 19th creative district

Coupeville was recently certified as Washington’s 19th creative district.

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Gun shop lawsuit funds awarded to Langley

The Langley Police Department has received a sizeable grant to promote gun safety.

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School administrators placed on leave

The Coupeville School District has placed the principal and vice principal on leave.

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Man walks through burning house to rescue neighbor

A South Whidbey resident’s quick thinking saved a man from dying in a fire that destroyed a mobile…

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Mussel boat rescues police, suspects

A boat picked up a state trooper, a deputy and two criminal suspects after a pursuit.

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Strong winds sent a tree limb through a powerline and onto the roof of an Oak Harbor home Saturday.

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Windstorm causes widespread outages

A windstorm hit Whidbey Island on Saturday and caused the second major power outage of the season.

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Fire destroys boat in Deception Pass Marina

No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a boat Tuesday morning in Cornet Bay.

(Photo by Luisa Loi)

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Palliative and hospice care moves to new home

WhidbeyHealth’s hospice and palliative departments finally have a place of their own.