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Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Hanks addresses Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for the last time.

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Capt. Hanks retires; new officer assumes command of base

The change of command ceremony of Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Hanks took place Thursday morning.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
Hal Ramaley Park Memorial Park is adjacent to a proposed Hilton hotel development.

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City loosens restrictions on trading parkland

The Oak Harbor council passed an ordinance that will loosen the restrictions on trading park land.

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Open government group files amicus brief in PRA lawsuit against Langley

An open government advocacy group has filed an amicus brief with the state Appeals Court.

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Prosecutor elected as VP of national group

Island County’s elected prosecuting attorney was chosen to help lead the largest organization.

Emerald ash borers lay larvae into the stem of the tree, and the larvae feeds on the tissue underneath of the bark and the tree, preventing the sapwood from transporting water and nutrients, killing the tree over the course of a year or even a few years. (Photo provided)

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Wanted dead or alive: invasive insects

Several state agencies ask the public to check nearby trees for signs of invasive insects.

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Handgun displayed at park

A Langley man allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun in the parking lot of the softball fields.

From left to right, Planning & Outreach Manager Bill Windler, Acting Director Craig Cyr, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and Vice Chair Jenny Bright stand before Island Transit's electric van.

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Larsen tours Island Transit with eyes on expansion

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Island Transit facility to discuss future developments.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Mobile business offers thrill of treasure hunting

Whidbey Gemstone Finders is a traveling “rough mining” business for adventurers of all ages.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson

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Oak Harbor drafts next year’s budget, discusses pressing projects

City staff are incorporating city council feedback for a budget proposal for the city’s projects.

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Whidbey Institute celebrates 50 years

People can participate in a number of events commemorating the Whidbey Institute’s 50th anniversary.

Whispering Pines Cooperative, a 55-manufactured-home, resident-owned community on North Whidbey, has decided to pursue the state revolving fund to address its polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, contamination. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Neighborhood to pursue PFAS remediation

Whispering Pines Cooperative will pursue the state revolving fund to address its PFAS contamination.

A big brown bat.

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Rabid bat bites rehabilitator on Whidbey

The incident marks the fourth case of reported bat rabies in Washington this year.

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School District approves budget

The South Whidbey School Board recently approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year.