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The tide consolidated a line of crab molts and other beach debris on Penn Cove this week. (Photo courtesy of Anne Dohmeier)

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Molts decorate Whidbey beaches, not dead crabs

There hasn’t been a documented crab die-off, in fact, quite the opposite.

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Business owners challenge Johnson for commissioner

A seasoned incumbent and two hardworking business owners compete in the race for the District 2 seat

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Penn Cove closed to shellfish harvesting due to biotoxin

You might want to consider finding a new spot to harvest shellfish, at least temporarily.

The Whispering Pines Cooperative, a 55-manufactured-home, resident-owned community on North Whidbey, discovered two types of polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, contamination. (Photo provided)

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Neighborhood in limbo over contaminated well

A resident-owned community on North Whidbey discovered two types of PFAS contamination in its water.

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County commissioner candidate’s actions, complaints at former job spurred an investigation

A 96-page report that looks into allegations made by Marie Shimada is making waves on Whidbey.

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WAIF copes with pet influx

Between May and June alone, the nonprofit’s intake has increased by 43%, exceeding capacity.

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Naked dog park phantom | Island Scanner

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A teenager is accused of driving a stolen truck on North Whidbey.

A teenager is accused of driving a stolen truck on North Whidbey, trying to elude police and stealing…

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Suspicious fire devastates South Whidbey nonprofit farm

A suspicious fire at the BlackSeed Agroecology Farm & Village on South Whidbey destroyed an estimated $250,000 worth…

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‘Green stuff’ alert | Island Scanner

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Cigarette spurs South Whidbey grass fire

No was injured in a brush fire Wednesday afternoon near Clinton.

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Langley leaders reconsider public safety sales tax

The topic resurfaced during a city council meeting this week.

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Council to discuss climate element, buildable lands analysis

The Langley City Council will hold a special meeting next week to discuss these topics.