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Coupeville business owners ask for code change

This would allow short-term rentals at street level in the historic/limited commercial district.

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Discussion on boundary line adjustment thickens

The Port of South Whidbey seeks a longer-term solution to rebuild the fairgrounds’ concession stands.

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Café Impromptu with Lisa Liu, Tobi Stone, Jennie Mayer, Kristi O’Donnell, Molly Felder and Adrienne Reed.

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DjangoFest Northwest kicks off Sept. 18 with all-female group

Café Impromptu, an all-female jazz ensemble, reaches a 10-year milestone during DjangoFest Northwest

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Movie to feature manhunt that ended on Whidbey

Jude Law stars in a movie about an FBI manhunt for a leader of a white supremacist group.

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Suicide reignites bridge safety concerns

A 44-year-old Seattle man jumped off Deception Pass Bridge Saturday morning.

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Greene announces run as write-in candidate for county commissioner race

A previous candidate for Island County commissioner returns as a write-in candidate this November.

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A rehabilitated seal pup awaits freedom at Windjammer Park Monday.

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Signed, sealed and delivered: Rehabilitated pups reintroduced to City Beach

It was a joyous day, the result of rescue and rehabilitation — release, but more than that, success.

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Whidbey woman sentenced to six months in jail for animal cruelty

A North Whidbey woman admitted that her actions led to the death of two horses.

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Local farm celebrates Corn Fest and the fall season

People who lose their kernels over corn can pop at the Whidbey Farm & Market for some maize…

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Oak Harbor resident petitions for Salary Commission to rescind mayor’s raise

The petition follows a decision to boost the mayor’s salary from $60,000 to $135,000.

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Langley City Council resumes budget talks

City officials are learning more about Langley’s budget and where things went astray financially.

Members of the Whidbey Environmental Action Network, Garry Oak Society and Whidbey community hold "Don't take our vote!" signs at the Aug. 13 Oak Harbor city council meeting. (Photo by Amanda Bullis)

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Environmentalists sue Oak Harbor over ordinance

The ordinance allegedly violates the state’s code of ethics for municipal officers and SEPA.

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Fundraiser to extend life of child care facility

The South Whidbey Children’s Center building is due for some repairs.