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Monkeypox remains absent in Island County

County commissioners received some clarification on the disease during a Board of Health meeting.

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The Hot Club of Troy will be performing at the Oak Harbor Music Festival at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.

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Oak Harbor Musical Festival tunes up for 10th year

This Labor Day weekend, several long-standing Whidbey Island musicians will perform in the event.

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Year-long study to determine Growler health impacts

A new year-long study has been planned to determine the health impacts caused by Growler noise.

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Arcade owner to pull plug on beloved business

Soon, the streets of Langley will be a little less colorful and a lot more quiet.

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Police looking for subject of Friday alert

Police are still looking for the subject of a cell phone alert that was sent out on North…

The Andromeda galaxy, photographed by the Island County Astronomical Society Vice President Tony Edwards, is 2.3 million light years from Earth.

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Star parties celebrate the night sky

The Island County Astronomical Society of Washington is hosting four “star parties” this summer.

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Republican Tim Hazelo, a candidate for Island County commissioner, addresses attendees at a recent Old Goats — Fully Informed Voters luncheon. Left, Democrat and incumbent Janet St. Clair. Right, Rufus and Reece Rose, organizers of the discussion group.

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Commissioner candidates discuss COVID, LIHI, RVs

The winners in the Island County primary election spoke to a sizable group at an Old Goats luncheon.

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Hydroplanes race for charity

Hydros for Heroes went off without a hitch on Saturday and Sunday

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Teens accused of burglarizing pot shop

Three 14-year-old kids were arrested for allegedly breaking into an Oak Harbor marijuana dispensary.

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Task force arrests violent offender at his mom’s Oak Harbor home

In Island County Superior Court, Steven Daves threw a table and repeatedly swore at a judge.

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Judge rejects injunction against LIHI

A judge denied a motion related to a Freeland motel, but the litigation is not over.

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Artist creates ‘car-tography’ illusions

He’s a poet, painter, guitarist and most recently, a photographer of toy car illusions.

Slew's Tiz Whiz, ridden by Jose Zunino, pulls ahead of the other horses at the Longacres Mile. (Photo provided by Emerald Downs)

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Whidbey horse wins prestigious race

Race horse carries on family legacy