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Deputies negotiate surrender of knife-wielding suspect
Deputies negotiated the peaceful surrender of an assault suspect who refused to leave his car.
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Parks and Rec District will ask for levy lift
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District will ask for an increase in its operations levy.
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South Whidbey schools levy set for February ballot
The South Whidbey School Board is seeking a replacement levy that decreases the property tax rate.
Life
Picker finds a toolbox full of Pacific Northwest history
John Norris found custom-made tools that were hand-forged during the first half of the 20th century.
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Nearly all Whidbey school staff fully vaccinated, data shows
Of the handful of exemptions granted, most were religious.
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Public-private windmill partnership proposed
Oak Harbor officials expressed interest in moving forward with rebuilding the windmill.
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Langley police chief retiring
After five years in the department, Langley’s Chief of Police is set to retire from his position.
Life
Whidbey to host plethora of holiday markets, bazaars
Local artisans are sharing in the holiday spirit at markets across the island in the coming weeks.
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Whidbey offers recipes to be thankful for
As Thanksgiving Day draws closer and closer, it’s time to start those holiday meal preparations.
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Commissioners to hire first county administrator
Island County government will soon have a county administrator for the first time in its history.
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Wharf, other structures damaged in Monday’s windstorm
Fire departments fielded high volumes of calls as wind gusts reached speeds of up to 61 mph.
Life
Bedtime story brought to the page in “On Wings of Wonder”
What started as a children’s picture book evolved to a 260-page novel for readers ages 9-12.
Life
Whidbey Art Market returns Nov. 26 and 27
The market creator hopes that shoppers will see the value in buying locally this holiday season.