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Oak Harbor farmland at center of controversy

Whidbey leaders are in the unusual position of opposing a nonprofit’s application for state funding.

Conceptual drawing of the new windmill.

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Fundraiser for replacement windmill begins

Community members have come together to start a fundraising campaign to build replcement windmill.

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Conan O’Brien makes cameo appearance in Langley

The TV star was in town Friday for the premiere of his wife’s play at WICA.

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Growler commander relieved of his duties

The Navy cited a loss of confidence in Cmdr. Matthew McCormick’s ability to command.

The A.J. Eisenberg Airport in Oak Harbor. (File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Whidbey Island man plans to buy airport

Robert DeLaurentis, known as the “Zen Pilot,” submitted a letter of intent to purchase the airport.

By David Welton

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‘Handmaids’ wield dystopian imagery for a message

A group of women in red robes have appeared unexpectedly in different areas of Whidbey Island.

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Langley receives extension for infrastructure grant

County commissioners granted Langley a two-year extension, moving the deadline to Dec. 31, 2024.

By David Welton

Sports

Pickleball popularity persists on island

South Whidbey has a great deal of interest in a sport know for being popular with older folks.

Marie Bergstrom holds a blue heron wing against fourth grader Athena Miller’s outstretched arm to demonstrate the enormous size of the bird’s wingspan. (Photo by David Welton)

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Classroom provides bird’s eye view

Fourth graders in Kathleen Stanley’s class spent a week of school learning about all things avian.

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Coupeville High School recognizes top 10 graduates

A high school experience marred by the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop these seniors from excelling.

A woman bikes through an intersection in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Biking on island has its obstacles

Whidbey has long been a hub for bicycle tourism.

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Students advocate for zero waste ordinance

South Whidbey students have once again played a role in helping to protect of the environment.

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Whidbey police train to immediately confront shooters

In the event of an active shooter, the first officer on the scene will head straight into danger.