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Family Folk Dance event welcomes all

Folk dance might be what you’re looking for.

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A ball python was rescued from a home on North Whidbey.

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Friendly python rescued from Whidbey yard

A North Whidbey couple discovered an unusual snake in their lawn last week.

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Town to develop permit process for filming

Coupeville residents and businesses might get more time to prepare for commercials, TV shows, photo shoots, major motion…

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Seagull influx is not out of the ordinary

Experts say that this is seagull season but no more than any other year.

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Island County employees practice fire safety training.

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Events to prepare Whidbey denizens for natural hazards

Organizers of a few upcoming South End events are hoping to help the public better prepared.

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Judge sets deadline for Growler impact study

A federal judge set a specific deadline or re-doing the Environmental Impact Statement.

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The gym floorboards are removed to address the water damage.

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Water leak floods, damages high school gym

A flood occurred at the South Whidbey High School main gymnasium last weekend.

Mayor Ronnie Wright was the subject of a budget discussion this week regarding a recent raise. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

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Mayor’s salary hike surprises council members

The revelation that the mayor asked for and received a salary increase waylaid a budget decision.

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Woman accused of defrauding dying man

The defendant’s attorney claim the matter is just a family disagreement, not a criminal matter.

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Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Hanks addresses Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the last time.

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Capt. Hanks retires; new officer assumes command of base

The change of command ceremony of Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Hanks took place Thursday morning.

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Hal Ramaley Park Memorial Park is adjacent to a proposed Hilton hotel development.

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City loosens restrictions on trading parkland

The Oak Harbor council passed an ordinance that will loosen the restrictions on trading park land.

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Open government group files amicus brief in PRA lawsuit against Langley

An open government advocacy group has filed an amicus brief with the state Appeals Court.

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Prosecutor elected as VP of national group

Island County’s elected prosecuting attorney was chosen to help lead the largest organization.