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Nude burglar found asleep in pot shop

A man accused of burglarizing a Freeland pot store was found naked and semi-conscious in the shop.

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue stakeholders break ground for a new fire station Sept. 1. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Building begins on fire station

Work on a new Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue station has finally begun.

The Whidbey News-Times’ own Karina Andrew stars as Sandy, the sheltered ingenue who pines for greaser Danny throughout the show. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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‘Grease’ rollicks onto Playhouse stage

The cast will be filling the Whidbey Playhouse stage with song, dance and leather.

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10 people aboard plane in deadly South Whidbey crash

At least one person has died and nine others have yet to be found as a result of…

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One dead in seaplane crash

Nine others are still unaccounted for.

Photo by David Welton

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Tiny art gallery shows big talent

Dubbed the Museum of Mini-Art, the contents could probably all fit into a shoebox.

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Gender policy revision put on hold

The Oak Harbor School Board decided to table a controversial gender-related policy revision.

Photo by David Welton
Pat Powell, the former executive director of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, stands against the backdrop of the new Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve.

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Longtime land trust director retires

Pat Powell retired as the Whidbey Camano Land Trust’s executive director after nearly 20 years.

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Teenager dies in Oak Harbor shooting

An Oak Harbor High School student died as a result of a shooting Tuesday afternoon.

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County to formalize commitment to climate action

Commissioners have finalized a draft resolution on the county’s intent to work on climate change.

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Former mayor pro tem releases HR investigation

Beth Munns has publicly released the human resources investigation into an alleged threat she made.

Shannon Hamilton is the owner of Whidbey Farm and Market and is hosting CornFest this year as part of Eat Local Month. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times.)

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New events celebrate Eat Local Month

Two new events — Oktoberfest and CornFest —will be taking place for the first time this month.

Photo by David Welton
Dan Neumeyer has been fascinated by yurts for decades. He built this yurt, which is currently on display in South Whidbey.

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Otherworldly structures open for observance

The public is invited to experience the yurts at an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…