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Lawsuit filed over crash that severely damaged historic Penn Cove Pottery building

The owners of the Penn Cove Pottery building filed a lawsuit against a trucking company.

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Pool contract, levy approved by South Whidbey Parks and Rec

An aquatic recreation center is one step closer to becoming a reality for South Whidbey.

The sinking "Shark Lady" is sandwiched between a "Hazmat Rescue" vessel on the left, and the "San Juan Enterprise," on the right, which is certified by the US coast guard to legally  haul flammable liquids, according to its website.

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Vessel seized after fuel leak in Holmes Harbor

The vessel was found with its tail end partially sunk below the surface.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey tour welcomes visitors to studios

People peek into the studios of professional artists around Whidbey during an annual two-day event.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Purchase costumes at the garage sale to live out your fairytale fantasies.

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Buy a prop, costume at Playhouse garage sale

Whidbey Playhouse is hosting a garage sale for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a musical.

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Oak Harbor woman accused of stabbing man to death in Seattle

Weichert was previously convicted of vehicular homicide in the deaths of three people on North Whidbey

Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.

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The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins Coupeville Arts and Crafts Fest

Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A wave hits a rock at Point Partridge the night of the tsunami advisory on Whidbey.

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Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster

Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.

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Fireworks burst to attention of county commissioners, once again

An Island County commissioner is discussing changes to future Independence Day celebrations.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Handyman, carpenter, carver: Clinton artist taking requests

A South Whidbey resident practices the ancient tradition of Tibetan woodcarving.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A toxic shellfish warning sign at Penn Cove Tidelands.

Business

Penn Cove, Holmes Harbor closed to shellfish harvesting

Island County’s primary shellfish provider suffers business setbacks after a new shellfish ban.

An aerial view of the property outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, taken in 2007 and included in Town Council materials. Photo by Coupeville.

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Coupeville Town Council reevaluates property agreement

Old agreement may limit Coupeville’s affordable housing.

Photo by Jennifer Holmes

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Oak Harbor Library hosts wildlife photography show

Holmes’ upcoming show focuses on many of Whidbey Island’s avian inhabitants