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Hospital board picks candidates once again

The board narrowed down the candidates to four people during the meeting on Thursday.

Photo by David Welton. Frances Kenney sings and plays a guitar for children at Whidbey Island Waldorf School in Clinton. The school is celebrating its 40-year anniversary.

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In a class of its own: Whidbey Island Waldorf School turns 40

A gala fundraiser is planned on March 21 at Freeland Hall.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Cmdr. Joshua Overn gave Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s annual State of the Station address Thursday at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

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Navy concerned about affordable housing, medical care for sailors

Sailors on Whidbey are facing challenges typical of rural living.

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Coupeville High School principal placed on leave

The superintendent of Coupeville schools placed a principal on leave pending an investigation.

Concept image via Whidbey Island Living Legacy. The Grace Landing Cottages development will include six cottages like the one pictured here.

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Nonprofits to host open house discussing affordable housing

Residentsare invited to learn about forthcoming affordable housing developments on South Whidbey.

Jimmie Jean Cook, circa 1960

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A tribute to a woman who studied and preserved our local history

Jimmie Jean Cook spent years identifying and preserving the historic elements of the Penn Cove area.

Photo by David Welton.

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A snow white interlude

Clinton resident David Welton captured snow falling just a week before the first day of spring.

City of Oak Harbor map. City and county officials are talking about annexing 80 acres into the city as part of the comprehensive plan process.

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Meeting set on 80-acre annexation plan

The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres in the near future.

Photo by Sarah Geist. The vessel, deemed the “Pacific Northwest Carrier,” has sailed across the world to deter aggressors and ensure maritime safety since it was commissioned on May 3, 1975.

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Historic aircraft carrier floats by for last time

The USS Nimitz passed Whidbey Island for the final time before being decommissioned.

Photo provided. Jordan Young

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South Whidbey Elementary principal appointed

The school district announced Thursday the appointment of Jordan Young as principal.

An emergency moratorium on development within Island County RAIDS may be extended.

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Island County may extend development moratorium

A development moratorium on semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County may continue for longer

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From left to right: Mary Helen Bever, Kristin Codda and Jordan Young.

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Public hears from South Whidbey principal candidates

Three finalists for the position discussed their thoughts on safety, building trust and more.

Photo from South Whidbey Fire/EMS on Facebook
Firefighters lowered Brian Boyd down the cliff to rescue the dog.

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Dog bites hand that frees it

South Whidbey Fire/EMS rescued a dog on Sunday which had been missing for a week.