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County may give Freeland Hall to parks and rec

A historic South Whidbey building may change hands.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler flies over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2020. The EA-18G has the capabilities to perform a wide range of enemy defense suppression missions with the latest electronic attack technology, jamming pods, and satellite communications.

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Navy proposed budget cuts 25 Growlers

The Navy’s budget proposes to mothball all five expeditionary EA-18G Growler squadrons at NAS Whidbey

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Habitat project launches in Langley

The launch of what might be one of Langley’s biggest affordable housing projects to date is set.

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Fine art of caring

Fourth graders at South Whidbey Elementary School have found a creative way to help the community.

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‘It’s a secret’

Club’s play shrouded in mystery

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Woman saves roommate from alleged rapist

Prosecutors charged 22-year-old Genzen G. Reano April 20 with rape in the second degree.

Scenes from Holland Happening parade in Oak Harbor Saturday, April 29, 2017

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Holland Happening returns

The 53rd annual Holland Happening Parade and Festival will take place April 30 and May 1.

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NAS Whidbey has spent $24 million on PFAS contamination | Corrected

The military started testing groundwater around bases across the nation six years ago.

By David Welton

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Making waves

Photos by Dave Welton

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News Group
<em>State Reps. Dave Paul, left, and Greg Gilday learn about the historic preservation work that took place in Kingfisher Bookstore from Meg Olsen, the store’s owner. The original harbor door on the building’s lower level was used when the building housed a confectionary.</em>

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Lawmakers tour preservation projects

Rep. Dave Paul, Rep. Greg Gilday visited Coupeville this week.

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Accused fire starter’s motives remain unclear

The former Whidbey man allegedly started a fire that caused millions of dollars in damages to Friday Harbor…

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Affordability requirements eyed for Langley development

The development agreement for the Coles Valley project will include some affordability requirements.

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Nurses’ contract includes pay hikes

The nurses will receive a 2.5% increase as of July 1, a 4% increase in April 2023 and…