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Island County’s ‘safer smoking kits’ program draws criticism, questions
Some Whidbey leaders are criticizing a program that provides “safer smoking kits” to drug users.
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Langley mayor apologizes for bond levy mishap
Property owners who were mistakenly overcharged on their taxes will owe a little less next year.
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Freeland murder suspect claims insanity
A man accused of stabbing his mother was sent to Western State Hospital for another evaluation.
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Pianists partner for performance
South Whidbey friends Karen Heather and Eileen Soskin are joining forces for a unique performance.
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Oak Harbor teenager charged with vehicular homicide
The teenage driver in an April 24, 2024 car crash that killed a Coupeville student was charged.
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Quake shakes Whidbey awake
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the Puget Sound region at 5:02 a.m. on March 3.
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UW study reveals 955 racist housing restrictions in Island County
The findings partly explain the lack of diversity in many neighborhoods on Whidbey.
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Students protest ICE raids, Trump administration
The United Student Leaders organized the protest following a nationwide increase of ICE arrests.
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Mussel tussle: Chefs to face off in annual festival
As spring awakens, many come out of their shells to enjoy some world-class mussels in Coupeville.
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‘Newsies’ take a striking stance
Kids learned about journalism history with the Whidbey Children’s Theatre’s production of “Newsies, Jr.”
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Affordable housing on the horizon for Langley
While South Whidbey residents struggle to find a home on limited income, there’s hope in Langley.
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Second election observer charged with felony over mask refusal
Another former Republican Party official is charged following her refusal to abide by a mask mandate
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Hospital bond to improve credit
WhidbeyHealth has access to an extra $10M in credit, but hospital leaders don’t plan to use the funds