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Aiden Santos of Anacortes went fishing at Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park last Saturday. The state park would be used as a Navy training site along with 27 others under a new 5-year proposal.

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Commission approves Navy’s 5-year plan for SEAL training in state parks

The proposal drew both criticism and support from Whidbey Island residents.

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Island County not immune to staggering demand for COVID-19 vaccine

WhidbeyHealth canceled 12,000 vaccine appointments this past week.

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Superintendent’s contract renewed

Jo Moccia’s annual salary is $197,825.

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Schools rolling out cautious reopening plan

Superintendent to decide Monday if first grade students can return to in-person classes on Feb. 8.

The <em>Platypus</em>, an abandoned boat that has been sitting at the Coupeville Wharf, has finally been hauled away. People from all over the country reached out to the Port of Coupeville with interest in the boat, but none of their plans came to fruition. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Derelict boat hauled away from Coupeville dock

The Platypus gained nationwide interest, but it has been hauled away for salvage and destruction.

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Oak Harbor schools plan to reopen despite fears raised

Oak Harbor school leaders presented plans for bringing grades 7-12 back into class.

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Interim health officer named

Dr. Howard Leibrand is the third health officer in Island County in a month.

Elizabeth Johnson and rescue dog Wilbur

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Island a haven for practitioners of holistic treatments

Some holistic healers on Whidbey have seen a dramatic increase in demand this past year.

Photo by Emily Gilbert
Chessie and Calamity of Missoula, Montana touched the ocean for the first time at Fort Ebey State Park, according to owner Bill Hoff. The park is one of 28 state parks the Navy has identified as a training site in its new proposal.

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Coupeville Town Council opposes Navy plan for SEAL training in state parks

The Navy has proposed to use 28 state parks for training purposes. A vote is expected Thursday.

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Town mayor updates residents with annual address

Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes took a look back on the year.

South Whidbey resident Doug Hansen displays a large American flag Wednesday that once flew over the White House during the Jimmy Carter Administration. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News-Times

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A day of firsts

In recognition of Inauguration Day, Whidbey Island man displays flag once flown over White House.

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Training in Coupeville schools puts suicide prevention in the Forefront

Parents and caregivers can sign up for upcoming classes for training to help prevent suicide.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec OKs trail relocation

Commissioners agreed to relocate a path that is part of the Community Park network of trails.