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Whidbey real estate market showing no signs of slowing

Real estate prices all around the state are continuing to increase as inventory remains low.

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Riders board an Island Transit bus at the transit station in Oak Harbor.

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Island Transit explores going electric

An environmental justice group wants Island County’s transit agency to steer away from fossil fuels.

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August Stohmire, 2, and his young uncle Ryan Brown, 9, meet Santa Claus Dec. 4. on Pioneer Way.

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Santa, Sasquatch ring in season

Santa Claus and his friends heard children’s Christmas wishes and lit the huge tree downtown Dec. 4.

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Police probe Walmart scuffle

A woman and her teenage daughter attacked an employee at the Oak Harbor Walmart Thursday.

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South Whidbey student arrested for alleged threat

Superintendent Moccia wrote the student was “emergency expelled” until an investigation is completed.

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Naked golfer accused of chasing deputy, stealing car

A naked man chased a deputy, demanded the fleeing officer’s gun and ranted about aliens.

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Proposed development in Langley draws concern

The housing development is proposed for a location near Coles Road.

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Budding herbalism studio open for business

A Langley herbalist whose business sprouted during the pandemic has opened a new studio.

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Boaters line up at the beginning of the 2009 Deception Pass Dash.

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Paddlers to brave cold in Deception Pass Dash

The Deception Pass Dash returns Dec. 11 after being cancelled last year because of COVID-19.

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Man accused of killing dog with a hatchet

A judge found probable cause to believe 29-year-old Nicholas R. Anderson committed animal cruelty.

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Election certification yields wins for write-in candidates

Voter turnout this year in Island County was 49%, well above the state average of 39%.

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A Whale of a Tale

Orca Network celebrates 20th anniversary

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Langley mandates employee vaccines

All city employees of Langley will soon need to follow a new vaccination rule.