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Coupeville Town Council approves creative district

Whidbey Island is one step closer to having its second state-certified creative district.

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Local egg market is sunny side up

Along with the rest of the country, Whidbey Island is seeing the effects of “eggflation.”

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A road safety plan funded by a federal grant will prioritize projects to make Whidbey roads safer for all users.

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Federal grant to fund Island County road safety plan

IRTPO received $403,200 to create a safe streets master plan.

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Whidbey farm talks to provide meaty discussion

An upcoming conversation series will explore regenerative agriculture.

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Man kicked off Coupeville ferry, tased in restaurant

Efforts by police to get an erratic visitor to leave Whidbey Island ended with the man being tased.

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Whidbey woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

Kristi L. Finch pleaded not guilty at the Island County Superior Court hearing.

Photo by Jan Skewes
Ellison the elephant seal made a dramatic appearance on a Greenbank beach Monday.

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Whidbey elephant seal reveals aggressive side

Ellison the elephant seal was in a bad mood Monday.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Karina Andrew and Connor Magnoli play a newlywed couple with vastly different personalities.

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Romantic farce takes stage

Theater-goers will have the chance to see a classic romantic comedy come to life on stage.

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Port of Coupeville to make offer on Oak Harbor airport

The Port of Coupeville continues to pursue ownership of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport near Oak Harbor.

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A federal grant will help pay for the cost of adding a charging station to the Clinton ferry terminal.

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Federal money to help electrify Clinton ferry dock

The federal government is going to help pay to electrify the Clinton ferry terminal.

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Roadside homeless camp on North Whidbey raises concern

While the camp provides shelter to some, it has generated a host of concerns.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
South Whidbey Fire/EMS Fire Chief Nicholas Walsh explains what the fire department does during a meeting with the Freeland Chamber of Commerce.

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New South Whidbey fire chief outlines plans for district

In the new year, South Whidbey Fire/EMS has big plans to increase fire safety in the community.

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Community land trust focuses on affordable housing on Whidbey

A new community land trust has begun on Whidbey Island in response to rising housing costs.