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A Growler from VAQ-142 practices at the Outlying Field in Coupeville in June.

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Navy publishes final amended analysis of Growler impacts

People can read the document, which was released Friday, at www.nepa.navy.mil/growler.

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Health board looks back at year of collaboration

A key initiative of the year is that of the Community Health Improvement Plan.

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A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary, located on Northeast Regatta Drive, is concerned about pedestrian safety around school grounds.

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‘Close calls’ at crosswalks raise concerns at elementary school

A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary thinks more could be done to improve the safety.

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Bronze sculptures stolen from Coupeville Chamber of Commerce

Grinches struck the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce less than a week before Christmas, stealing two bronze sculptures in…

This city of Langley zoning map shows the parcels on the south side of Edgecliff Drive that would have been affected by the zoning change, had it passed.

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Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward

The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.

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The storm has caused approximately 70 incidents across the island, but no injuries have been reported.

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Winds knockout power,block roads

Whidbey was slammed by wind storms, causing widespread power outages and a highway closure.

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Christmas wishes and whims

Here’s what kids on South Whidbey are asking Santa for this holiday season.

(Photo provided by Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary) Chickens enjoy ripe berries as brightly colored as gems at Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary, where unsellable produce becomes dinner for farm animals.

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From waste to wonderful: Farm sanctuary collects leftover produce for animals

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton keeps unsellable produce from heading to the landfill.

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Historic Front Street building may be elevated

Elevation may be preservation when it comes to Coupeville’s historical over-water structures.

(Photo provided) Rosie Cayou, a Coast Salish Elder, led dozens of salmon cermonies on Whidbey. By floating a salmon out to sea, she becons salmon to return to its waters so it can feed the whales, Berta explained.

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Salish elders remembered for their protective spirits

Bill Bailey and Rosie Cayou passed away within nine days of each other.

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The Mount Vernon Police Department issued a warning on its Facebook Wednesday, warning residents to avoid flooded roadways and practice "turn around, don't drown".

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Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding

The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.

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An EA-18G Growler with jamming pods flies over Whidbey Island.

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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela

The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.

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All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start recruitment drive

The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.