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Errant driver targets wrong man

Court documents say an Oak Harbor man is accused of trying to run over the wrong man twice.

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Farmers take stand against public health permitting

Local farmers are asking county commissioners to support a cherished Whidbey staple — the farmstand.

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High winds rip across Whidbey

The first big wind storm of the season toppled a semi truck on Deception Pass Bridge Monday.

on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Drowned Everett kayaker found near Hat Island identified

James Lesemann’s body was recovered around 9 a.m. Wednesday. He was 37.

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Deadline for Mobile Turkey Unit sign up is Nov. 18

This year marks the 23rd for Mobile Turkey Unit, a nonprofit serving free Thanksgiving Day meals.

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Community launches effort to rescue beloved pet store

Debbie Wilkie has rescued thousands of creatures, but saving little lives can be expensive.

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Investigators seeking to identify body found at Cornet Bay

Investigators are trying to identify the body of a man discovered on a Cornet Bay beach on North…

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South Whidbey swim team earns berth at state

Four swimmers from South Whidbey will be representing the region at the upcoming state swim meet.

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Vaccine clinics set for kids 5 and up

Island County is offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5 and older on Whidbey Island.

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Non-union city staff gets salary bump

Non-represented Oak Harbor employees and elected officials will get a cost-of-living increase.

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"All Together Now" cast members perform "Be Our Guest" from "Beauty and the Beast" at a rehearsal Nov. 7.

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The show will go on

Oak Harbor performers are relieved to be taking the stage safely this weekend despite a COVID scare.

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Langley council election makes history

Langley residents voted for change in what will become known as a historically significant election.

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County grant may protect Lone Lake farm

A piece of South Whidbey farmland on Lone Lake may be protected from development in perpetuity.