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Ragdoll cats and other animals seized from Kristi Finch's property have been forfeited to WAIF animal shelter. (Photo by Jessie Stensland)

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Court orders forfeiture of animals seized in cruelty investigation

Critters removed from a North Whidbey property last year will soon be up for adoption.

Photo by David Welton

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South in the mouth

Foxtail Farm shares Deep South goodness

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Art from the heart

Pair of friends taking all ‘joy inquiries’

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Last chance to address ferry fare changes

The Washington State Transportation Commission is holding its final hearing to adopt the changes.

Left to right: Steve Schwalbe (Rotary member), Brian Jones (Rotary member), Jason Tritt (owner of Flyer's), Councilman Jim Woessner, Councilman Eric Marshall. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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Site set for new Oak Harbor windmill

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor received permission to build a new windmill in Windjammer Park.

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Contest winner “hooked” on fish and chips

A year after his victory, Eric Arnold’s love for fish and chips hasn’t wavered.

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Family of three finds 1,000 bats in their new home

The family is now left with an uninhabitable house, medical debt and no legal recourse.

Photo by David Welton

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Little BIG fest grows, moves to fairgrounds

The festival features 25 PNW bands, showcases Whidbey artists and benefits local high schoolers.

An emaciated horse in need of care. (Photo provided by Island County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

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Island County prosecutors file motion of forfeiture in animal cruelty case

The critters that have been seized from a Hastie Lake Road farm may be available for adoption.

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Primary points to lively mayor race ahead

Primary election results suggest a hotly contested campaign season lies ahead for Oak Harbor.

Photo by David Welton

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Humpy season comes to Whidbey

Salmon season opened Aug. 1 and the fish are runnin’

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Tourism board asks Oak Harbor to increase contribution

Stakeholders ask the city to foot more of the bill for tourism-related marketing and promotion.

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City officials are considering ideas for improving Windjammer Park.

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Oak Harbor officials try to prioritize park upgrades

City officials have $1.3 million to spend on Windjammer Park and ideas from the public and staff.