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Real estate agent sentenced for harming trees

Bert W. Bennehoff, 76, appeared in Island County Superior Court on Jan. 9.

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Whidbey makes the ‘Jeopardy!’ board

Friday’s episodeincluded a Whidbey-themed clue worth $1,200 in a category called “U.S. Bodies of Water”

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A deer roams Whidbey with a metal band wrapped around its abdomen.

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Oh deer! Metal-banded doe spotted

It’s not uncommon for wildlife to get wrapped up.

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Oak Harbor man killed by police identified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the man was Yancy Carcamo.

Department of War image of a P-8 Poseidon.

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P-8 from Whidbey tracked near Mexico

The “spy jet” circled near Tijuana before returning to base.

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Bail revoked for suspect in DV, rape case

Bailey Rosenthal is accused of beating his girlfriend, who recently gave birth to his child.

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Coupeville settles harassment lawsuit for $285K

Jennifer Carpenter, a former clerk treasurer for Coupeville, filed the lawsuit in July of 2024.

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Whidbey Health implemented a mask mandate on Wednesday.

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Hospital mandates masks amid flu, RSV spike

The mandate will remain in place indefinitely in an effort to protect high-risk patients and staff.

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Measles exposure includes ferry

Health departments in Snohomish and King counties reported three confirmed cases during the holidays

Photo by Craig Cyr

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New Langley City Council members share priorities, ideas

With the start of 2026 comes a trio of new members of the Langley City Council

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Judge denies motion to disqualify prosecutor in mask case

Tracy Abuhl allegedly refused to wear a mask while observing ballot counting in 2024.

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Fireworks accident injures resident

The man, who is in his 40s, sustained injuries to his chest, arms and face.

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City moving forward with emergency marina repairs

Major damage occurred during the wind storm on Dec. 16.