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Fallen tree hits powerlines, ignites fire in Greenbank

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Sunday.

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Candidate withdraws from hospital board race

Theodore Smith has decided to drop out of the race for a seat on the public hospital district…

(Photo provided) The Oak Harbor Marina at sunset.

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Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion

Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Command Master Chief Ben Faulise shows off his finger tattoos.

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Sailors, former and current, share long tradition of getting inked while serving

Attempting to define Navy tattoos is as difficult as attempting to define the people donning them.

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Whidbey Island Fair celebrates 100th birthday

Fairgoers could meet animals, try deep-fried foods and enjoy carnival rides.

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Neighbors spot rare hummingbird on Whidbey

Greenbank resident Vicki Burdeaux and her partner Marsha Coolidge noticed an unusual sight.

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Haven Staff and community partners gearing up for the annual Point in Time Count. 

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Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.

(Whidbey News-Times file photo) Parts of “Midday Black, Midnight Blue,” an indie movie, were filmed in Coupeville in 2021.

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Coupeville Town Council approves street closures for filming

Cameras will soon be rolling again on Central Whidbey.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec chooses bid for pickleball courts

Construction is expected to begin soon on a highly anticipated outdoor project on South Whidbey.

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Food Hub expands access for wholesale customers

A popular place to get locally grown food has just expanded with a new wholesale program.

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Four hospital district board candidates on the primary ballot

Three of five seats on the board will be on the ballot without incumbents seeking reelection.

Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.

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Three vie for fire commissioner position

Three candidates are running for a seat on the board as Commissioner Cheryl Engle’s term ends.

Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.

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Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm

Arline & Stella Vintage Emporium celebrated its soft opening July 6 at Greenbank Farm.