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A barred owl sits on a post in a Coupeville yard. (Photo courtesy of Martha Ellis)

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Barred owls may be culled to make way for endangered species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to cull nearly half a million barred owls.

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Attendees at last year’s Blessed Are the Peacemakers event sing together.

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Event to honor civil rights legends

Whidbey residents are invited to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this Saturday, Feb. 24.

Island County Planning Manager Michael Jones (left), Health Director Shawn Morris (back) and Board Clerk Jennifer Roll (right) carry an actor during an earthquake demonstration at the commissioner's meeting on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Tabletop exercise by Island County officials looks at earthquake readiness

An earthquake can devastate the entire county, with water, power and roadways gone in minutes.

Morascini

News

Langley chamber director gets new position

Inge Morascini steps down to accept a new role with a greater impact on tourism in Island County.

Garth Batchelor

Life

South Whidbey remembers beloved coach

After his sudden passing, those who loved Garth Batchelor will keep his memory alive forever.

Photo by David Welton

Life

The wild bunch: Raccoon sculptures on Whidbey make big impression

Many somethings are busy crawling around a Douglas fir visible from Scatchet Head Road in Clinton.

Harry

Opinion

A Rock dweller’s guide to love and romance

Although we take love seriously here on the Rock, talking about such things can make us squirm.

News

Shoreline plan amendment causes a stir

Island County residents have until this Friday, Feb. 16 to weigh in on its coastline.

Photo by Luisa Loi
From left, Jonathan Shields and Jonathan Brady have been helping with the construction of homes for families in need.

Life

Exceptional Academy builds skills, new homes

Two young men have been setting an example for their peers with disabilities.

News

Rotary needs help feeding children

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor is asking for community support to help feed kids during the weekends.

Longtime Whidbey diver Jan Kocian examines some plumose anemones off Whidbey Island. (Photo courtesy of Jan Kocian)

Life

Whidbey diver-turned-citizen scientist provides ongoing data

Kocian started diving rivers and freshwater quarries in Czechoslovakia in 1964.

Photo by Matt Simms

Sports

Falcon swimmers advance to state meet

The entire South Whidbey boys swim team is headed to the state competition this week.

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Police warn of ‘hot batch’ of fentanyl

A drug enforcement agency is warning about a “hot batch” of fentanyl products circulating locally.