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Farm school seeking more Whidbey applicants

Residents might want to consider applying for a spot in the Organic Farm School’s core program.

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Georgia Edwards, in background, comments on Susan Thorsen’s ability to recognize a signal from her dog, Bohdi.

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The nose knows: Class teaches dogs, owners to find scents

South Whidbey resident Georgia Edwards has taught nosework classes for more than a dozen years.

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In surprise move, Oak Harbor fire chief loses job

Ray Merrill’s nearly-50-year career in firefighting came to an abrupt halt this week.

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How to spell hilarious: Whidbey Playhouse takes on prepubescent angst

Whidbey is invited to laugh and reflect with this musical where the audience is part of the show.

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Jonathan Pulley, 18, checks out the weather forecast on his home computer.

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Our January weather draws close attention from a young forecaster

Jonathan Pulley is an amateur weather forecaster and the moderator of Whidbey Island Weather.

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Port of Coupeville finds old fuel leak

The discovery of contamination has put the replacement of the Wharf’s old fuel tank on hold.

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Quakers to host peace vigil

The Whidbey Island Friends feel called to stand for peace publicly once again.

The Oak Harbor Police Department is eyeing the Chevrolet Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle as a possible vehicle for its electric fleet.

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Electric police cars, rec center, dredging on Oak Harbor’s grant request list

The city council unanimously approved the submission of three funding requests to the legislature.

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Sound Waters University returns with sea stars, sharks and more

Whether you dig crabs or whales, there’s something for everyone at the Sound Waters University.

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Man charged in Oak Harbor shooting

A 38-year-old accused in a shooting on Jan. 11 is being held in jail in lieu of a…

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St. Clair running for state senate

St. Clair is running for the 10th Legislative District senate seat, facing Sen. Ron Muzzall.

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Organic Farm School Research Director Drew Corbin terminates a buckwheat cover crop.

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Farmers’ forum coming to Whidbey Island

Participants can learn about pasture management, cover cropping, seasonal flowers and more.

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County to pay $2.75M to man shot in standoff

The County agreed to pay $2.75 million to a former Navy man injured in a standoff seven years…