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Two injured in head-on crash

Two people were injured in a head-on accident on Highway 20 on North Whidbey on the evening of…

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South Whidbey recognizes 10 valedictorians

High school was no easy feat for this year’s graduating class from South Whidbey High School. As freshmen,…

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Bon Thayer, THiNC site manager, and Deborah Hedlund, a member of the organization’s board, shake hands at the completion of the tiny house project.

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Langley’s first affordable housing village opens this month

By KATE POSS

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Ben Jones heats things up in the kitchen at Oystercatcher.

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New owners revive Oystercatcher

A beloved Coupeville restaurant is reopening under new ownership.

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Business

Fainting goats, buzzing bees

For Marie Fiore and David Tsujimoto, starting their own farm and apiary has been an expansion of their…

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Dogs, cats in limbo as animal cruelty trial delayed

A delay in an animal cruelty trial means that dogs, cats and chinchillas in protective custody at a…

Finance Director Wanda Grone and Mayor Scott Chaplin

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Langley finance director rescinds resignation

One week after announcing her resignation to the mayor of Langley, a city department head decided not to…

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A house on South Whidbey caught fire Sunday morning.

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Scheduled ‘burn to learn’ house catches fire too early

No one was injured in a blaze that occurred at a South Whidbey home that is, coincidentally, scheduled…

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Wright plans to be ‘more present’ as mayor

A Navy veteran who is a financial professional with a history of volunteerism and leadership roles wants to…

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A Growler practices last year at OLF Coupeville.

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Growler malfunction over Whidbey raises concern

An EA-18G Growler jet experienced an engine malfunction while doing touch-and-go exercises at a Navy practice field in…

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Doug and Alexis Mills stand with Django.

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Coupeville ranch launches hippotherapy services

A Coupeville ranch’s new nonprofit arm will help kids develop balance, coordination, fine motor skills and more, all…

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Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to continue with their purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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In reversal, Port of Coupeville isn’t going to buy airport

In a surprise move, the Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to purchase the Oak Harbor airport…

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Kids ride a carnival ride at the Whidbey Island Fair in 2016.

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Whidbey Island Fair will go on despite controversy

Organizers for one of the summer’s biggest events have decided that the show must go on, despite some…