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(From left to right) Darwin Christopherson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist Kurt Licence, WDFW Waterfrowl Section Manager Kyle Spragens and Peter Steelquist pose with the wads they collected at Windjammer Park on Aug. 2.

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Oak Harbor shores disproportionately affected by shotgun wads

Shotgun wads are the most identifiable trash found at the beach

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Man injured in Oak Harbor motorcycle accident

The man was hospitalized following a single motorcycle accident in Oak Harbor Friday evening.

The Ship of Fools and the eye of the storm. (Photo by Jo Arlow)

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Live puppet show comes to Deception Pass State Park

“Ship of Fools: a Giant Puppet Odyssey” will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20.

A homeless encampment on Hoffman Road has grown. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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County faces hurdles to helping the homeless

County commissioners are considering what steps they can take to clean up these sites.

Ragdoll cats and other animals seized from Kristi Finch's property have been forfeited to WAIF animal shelter. (Photo by Jessie Stensland)

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Court orders forfeiture of animals seized in cruelty investigation

Critters removed from a North Whidbey property last year will soon be up for adoption.

Photo by David Welton

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South in the mouth

Foxtail Farm shares Deep South goodness

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Art from the heart

Pair of friends taking all ‘joy inquiries’

Ferry

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Last chance to address ferry fare changes

The Washington State Transportation Commission is holding its final hearing to adopt the changes.

Left to right: Steve Schwalbe (Rotary member), Brian Jones (Rotary member), Jason Tritt (owner of Flyer's), Councilman Jim Woessner, Councilman Eric Marshall. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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Site set for new Oak Harbor windmill

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor received permission to build a new windmill in Windjammer Park.

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Contest winner “hooked” on fish and chips

A year after his victory, Eric Arnold’s love for fish and chips hasn’t wavered.

bat

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Family of three finds 1,000 bats in their new home

The family is now left with an uninhabitable house, medical debt and no legal recourse.

Photo by David Welton

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Little BIG fest grows, moves to fairgrounds

The festival features 25 PNW bands, showcases Whidbey artists and benefits local high schoolers.

An emaciated horse in need of care. (Photo provided by Island County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

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Island County prosecutors file motion of forfeiture in animal cruelty case

The critters that have been seized from a Hastie Lake Road farm may be available for adoption.