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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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The Coupeville Wharf lost a quarter of its shingles and sustained other damage during Monday's wind storm.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Errant driver targets wrong man

Court documents say an Oak Harbor man is accused of trying to run over the wrong man twice.

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Farmers take stand against public health permitting

Local farmers are asking county commissioners to support a cherished Whidbey staple — the farmstand.

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High winds rip across Whidbey

The first big wind storm of the season toppled a semi truck on Deception Pass Bridge Monday.

on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Drowned Everett kayaker found near Hat Island identified

James Lesemann’s body was recovered around 9 a.m. Wednesday. He was 37.

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Deadline for Mobile Turkey Unit sign up is Nov. 18

This year marks the 23rd for Mobile Turkey Unit, a nonprofit serving free Thanksgiving Day meals.

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Community launches effort to rescue beloved pet store

Debbie Wilkie has rescued thousands of creatures, but saving little lives can be expensive.

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Investigators seeking to identify body found at Cornet Bay

Investigators are trying to identify the body of a man discovered on a Cornet Bay beach on North…

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Sports

South Whidbey swim team earns berth at state

Four swimmers from South Whidbey will be representing the region at the upcoming state swim meet.