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Oak Harbor’s proposed ‘stay out of area’ ordinance moves forward
It would allow judges to impose conditions on people convicted of drug crimes that bans them from entering…
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Kiteboarders catch the wind on Whidbey
A group of friends from Seattle frequently returns to the island for its strong, consistent winds.
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Oak Harbor buys indoor gun range for regional law enforcement center
The $2.75 million deal includes adjacent vacant lot that could be site of new police HQ someday.
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Fund set up to support a couple after fire destroys house
A Freeland couple lost their home, family heirlooms and everything they owned.
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Whidbey food banks, organizations prepare for end of SNAP
Food banks, pantries and other relief programs on Whidbey Island are bracing for new clients.
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Ephemera of history: Whidbey man makes documents for Ken Burns program
Artist Paul McClintock makes historically accurate ephemera for series “The American Revolution”.
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Wanted: Zombie dancers for Langley flash mob
At 4 p.m. on Friday, zombie dancers will congregate in front of Callahan’s Firehouse on Second Street
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Whidbey’s reanimators: Taxidermist, apprentice practice ‘dying art’
Demand for taxidermy in Washington may be overwhelming the industry’s ability to supply it.
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From silence to strength: Community gathers to confront domestic violence
Survivor speaks about importance of services during time of budget cuts
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Candidates differ over school board priorities in hot race
Incumbent Ann Johnson is seeking her second term on the school board. Her opponent Gwendy Gabelein.
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No strings attached: Artistic festival with puppet show planned
Artist Melissa Koch is partnering with Holly Koteen-Soulé, a puppeteer, for “Festival of the Elements”
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State Ferries announces timeline for planned route cancellations next year
Nine weekdays of midday sailing cancellations are likely to occur in January and February.
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Island County land use and building permit fees to increase by 40% next year
The increases were needed to balance the department’s budget.