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Black-led organization to lease Whidbey land for ‘agroecology farm village’
Future generations of farmers will be stewards of a prime piece of farmland, thanks to one donor.
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Home prices won’t level out until 2023, economist forecasts
Economist Matthew Gardner said he expected the price of Whidbey homes to increase by 15.2% in 2022.
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Lolita retires from Miami aquarium spotlight
The second oldest killer whale in captivity is off the clock and may return home to the Salish…
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Man stole car, tried to kiss stranger
Prosecutors charged Justin D. Brown March 2 with theft of a vehicle, assault and vehicle prowl.
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New school superintendent named in Oak Harbor
The school board selected the woman who has led the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District since 2019.
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Farewell, the Viking way
Friends of Peter Hansen celebrated his life on the second anniversary of his passing March 5.
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Woman sentenced to 20 years in stabbing murder
Ilene Erwin murdered Ryan Crumal at their Oak Harbor home Nov. 13, 2020, during a power outage.
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Freeland Park improvements planned
Island County commissioners approved an award totaling $226,000 for the playground replacement.
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New fire chief to join district soon
The commissioners chose Nicholas Walsh, who is currently a division fire chief for Anacortes.
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County turns down hospital’s request to co-sign loan
Moody’s Investors Services downgraded WhidbeyHealth’s bond ratings to below investor grade.
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South Whidbey sculptor remembered
Freeland resident and prolific sculptor Hank Nelson passed away Feb. 28 at the age of 84.
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Responders ride to the rescue of horse in well
A horse fell into a century-old well on a property near Highway 20 and Monkey Hill Road.
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County homeless count makes timely return
An important mandatory event concerning Whidbey’s most vulnerable residents was recently reinstated.