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City of Langley’s general fund in peril

The mayor said the city’s financial position is “not fine” and that an interfund loan might be needed.

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Whidbey Navy officer accused of paying teenager for sex

A Navy officer is facing sex trafficking charges for allegedly raping a 14-year-old he met on an app

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Coupeville schools want input on cuts

The Coupeville School District is seeking community input to inform upcoming budget decisions.

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County offers $50k for fireworks

Island County officials want people to have a blast on the Fourth of July.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Aryn States, at left, and Leilani Floyd pose with signs at the walkout in honor of Nex Benedict. The two South Whidbey High School students organized the protest on March 18 to demand a safer environment for LGBTQ+ people.

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South Whidbey students walk out for the LGBTQ+

The death of Nex Benedict sparked a series of protests and vigils nationwide, including on Whidbey.

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Builder, foundation partner to create housing fund

A newly created fund will help direct dollars toward affordable housing projects.

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David Janicki of Janicki Logging Co. thins the Trillium Community Forest on Tuesday.

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Into the woods – Trillium Community Forest begins final round of thinning

Trillium Community Forest starts its final round of thinning, from about 300 trees per acre to 125.

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Town amends tree rules

Building a home in Coupeville will no longer require an excessive amount of trees into the backyard.

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Planning board opposes fairgrounds housing plan

The proposal to change zoning at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds has encountered its first roadblock.

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Deputy accused of rape quits job after internal inquiry

An internal investigation of a former Sheriff’s deputy describes details of the criminal case.

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Luke Traver demonstrates how to carve a traditional Dutch shoe.

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Fundraiser to bring klompen back

Oak Harbor is launching a fundraiser to bring a professional wood carver.

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County to study possible improvements to jail

The Island County jail houses a diverse range of individuals.

Changing to a Metropolitan District would help keep the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District's facilities, such as the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, open. (Photo courtest of the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District).

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Park and rec district proposes major change

Officials are proposing to change the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District.