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All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.
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Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor
Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.
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Veteran receives smart home of his dreams
Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville
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No injuries after SUV plunges into pond
A vehicle overshot a sharp right turn on Highway 20 and crashed into a man-made pond on Dec.…
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Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
Melissa Ross is preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to her house on Whidbey.
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Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.
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Navy publishes final amended analysis of Growler impacts
People can read the document, which was released Friday, at www.nepa.navy.mil/growler.
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Health board looks back at year of collaboration
A key initiative of the year is that of the Community Health Improvement Plan.
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‘Close calls’ at crosswalks raise concerns at elementary school
A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary thinks more could be done to improve the safety.
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Bronze sculptures stolen from Coupeville Chamber of Commerce
Grinches struck the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce less than a week before Christmas, stealing two bronze sculptures in…
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Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward
The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.
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Winds knockout power,block roads
Whidbey was slammed by wind storms, causing widespread power outages and a highway closure.
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Christmas wishes and whims
Here’s what kids on South Whidbey are asking Santa for this holiday season.