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Trust Board appointment stirs political dispute

Depending on who you ask, political machination or paranoia is at the heart of recent turmoil on a…

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Members of the group rescued a couple of scared puppies that were abandoned.

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Community rallies to support ragtag animal wranglers

When a grassroots volunteer group requested better gear for neighborhood animal rescue, Whidbey Islanders stepped up.

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Conceptual rendering of a hybrid-electric design for a 360-car ferry that our neighbors at British Columbia Ferries are shopping to shipyards locally and internationally.

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Finally! State goes out to bid for new hybrid-electric ferries

Deliveries will begin in 2028, if all goes well. The ferries will serve the Mukilteo-Clinton and Seattle-Bremerton routes.

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Freeland Cafe celebrates 50 years of food and friendship

Freeland Cafe remains a popular spot for old friends to meet and take in some grub.

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Whidbey Art Trail meanders through artists’ studios

The self-guided tour runs for a year and features 20 different artists scattered across the island.

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Drone shows go on

It seems that the show will go on for the 4th of July firework displays planned across Whidbey.

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Island Transit board fires executive director

The executive director was fired and the Human Resources director was placed on leave.

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Former Oak Harbor chief hired by fire district

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue found its new deputy chief.

Stephen Chavez, owner of Crossed Arrows Brewery (CAB), speaks about the future of his brewery. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

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Home-based brewer perfects his craft

Home brewer Steven Chavez pours beer made with Douglas fir tips, pine, spices and Chinook hops.

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Once upon a time on Whidbey…

Renaissance Faire drew creatures fair and foul

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Massage therapist charged with sex crimes

A Freeland massage therapist is accused of sexually assaulting two clients last year.

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Planning director steps down, takes job fixing county code

Jonathan Lange is now the head of the county department of planning and community development.

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Families question senior prank discipline

What was meant to be a harmless prank cost South Whidbey’s seniors 3 beloved events and caused a…