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Man charged with ER sex assault

A Langley man is accused of sexually assaulting a licensed nurse at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.

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Budget challenges loom for Island County

Island County is bracing for one of its toughest budget years since the Great Recession.

A map provided by the U.S. Geological Survey indicates the location of the earthquake with a star, and the location of the seismic instruments which detected it with triangles.

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Late-night earthquake rattles Oak Harbor

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Oak Harbor woke many Whidbey Island residents on Wednesday.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Ann Merriman and many other pet owners on Whidbey have stories about how long drives to 24-hour emergency clinics off-island have affected their ability to get help for their pets.

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Whidbey pet owners face long drives for emergency care

Pet owners must travel off the island for 24-hour emergency veterinary clinics.

(Photo by David Welton) Langley Police Chief Tavier Wasser, a candidate for sheriff, was supportive of the Pride parade.

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Party endorsement dispute sparks South Whidbey debate

The party of a candidate for Island County Sheriff is being questioned.

Photo by Mia Gehrmann on Facebook

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Cannibalistic deep-sea fish found on Whidbey

Although this is a rare occurrence, it is not cause for alarm.

Dr. Mark Borden

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Third WhidbeyHealth board member resigns this year

Most hospital board commissioners will be appointed, rather than elected, after Borden is replaced.

Photo by David Welton. The sisters have become a familiar presence in Whidbey Island’s magical community, offering bone casting readings, teaching classes and encouraging others to learn an ancient form of divination they believe belongs to everyone.

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Reading between the bones: ‘Wyrd Systers’ offer spiritual insights

Forget stethoscopes — Whidbey Island’s self-appointed spiritual diagnosticians prefer bones.

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School enrollment buoys budget

The South Whidbey School District is budgeting for its highest enrollment in the last decade.

A video of the blast shows the moment that the house exploded.

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700 pounds of fireworks at center of fire, explosion investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.

Photo by David Welton. The Maxwelton Fourth of July Parade is a beloved community tradition.

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Stars, stripes and small-town fun

For America’s 250th birthday, Whidbey Island will be decked out in red, white and blue.

Photo provided. Omma and Kurt Christensen adopted a dog and two cats that were rescued and brought to WAIF.

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70 animals find homes as woman faces bench warrant

A Whidbey woman convicted in Island County’s largest animal cruelty case is wanted on a bench warrant

The Whidbey Pickleball Association’s plan for its new facility

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Group partnering with neighborhood to build pickleball courts

Pickleball players in Oak Harbor are taking court construction into their own hands.