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City eyes height limit rule change

Rules governing the heights of structures in Oak Harbor may change, paving the way for projects.

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Island County deputy files sexual harassment lawsuit

A deputy alleges in a lawsuit that he was repeatedly touched inappropriately by a superior officer.

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Sterling Jones and Allie Stock are the owners of new business Salty Sea Coffee, a food truck full of drinks and concessions down by the Clinton ferry terminal.

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New business sails into Clinton ferry terminal

Clinton residents Allie Stock and Sterling Jones recently opened Salty Sea Coffee.

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Co-response program pairs social workers, police

Law enforcement officers are called to respond to problems rooted in mental health disorders.

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Survey says: Clinton ferry riders unhappy

Riders of the Clinton ferry are among the most displeased customers in the entire ferry system.

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Unicycling into the sunset

Deano the Clown retires after 50 years of laughter

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Fireworks season is in the air

The rules regarding fireworks on the island depend on where people live.

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Proposed housing project causes stir

A proposed transitional housing project in Freeland comes at the expense of the area’s only motel.

Melody Wrightson, center, and her mother, Debbie Wilkie, turn Gary the snapping turtle around to face the camera. Arya Bochantin, 10, looks on. Bochantin’s mother, Denice (not pictured), donated the pool where Gary currently resides. (Photo by David Welton)

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Oh snap: Pet store rescues giant turtle

The Critters & Co. Pet Center owner recently took over the care of a common snapping turtle.

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A boy with a picnic basket is photographed in front of Deception Pass Bridge in 1950.

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State’s most popular park turns 100

The most visited state park in Washington celebrates a century of recreation and conservation.

Helen Chatfield-Weeks formed a jig in the middle of an Oak Harbor restaurant after being named grand marshal of the Holland Happening parade. (File photo)

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Chatfield-Weeks remembered as an energetic force for good

Oak Harbor’s official cheerleader will cheer no more.

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Larsen wants to see plans for Growler force structure

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants the Department of Defense to explain its plans for the EA-18G Growlers.

The Maxwelton Independence Day Parade has been happening for 105 years, with breaks only for World War I, World War II and now a global pandemic. (Photo by David Welton.)

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Fourth of July will sparkle on Whidbey

Fourth of July celebrations on Whidbey Island will be back with a boom, for the most part.