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Sign for Big Brothers Big Sisters outside their office.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters to close after 26 years

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County announced Wednesday that the nonprofit will close in Sept.

Photo by Marina Blatt
From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf

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Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120

The Coupeville Wharf will celebrate its 120th birthday with a giant waterfront party.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Patriotism on parade in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor showed up and showed out for the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities on Friday.

These gorillas went bananas for the Fourth of July parade.

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Marching to their own beat

The annual Fourth of Maxwelton July parade on South Whidbey celebrated eccentric American fun

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Ebey’s Trust Board laying off staff after losing federal funds

The board is looking for options for new and increased funding sources.

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The Chaun Club, together with its Lady Chauns

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Motorcycle Club holds concert for Make-A-Wish

The Chauns Motorcycle Club is throwing the inaugural Island County “Chaunsert” this weekend.

Photo courtesy of Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network
A seal pup caught in a net on the Fourth of July thrashed around for hours before being cut free by rescuers that afternoon.

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Baby seal freed from net on Independence Day

Seal mother bit kayaker who attempted rescue

John Eaton Facebook photo

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Carnival company faces lawsuit over ride tipping over in Oak Harbor

A Navy family filed a lawsuit against an amusement company responsible for a toppled ride last year

Shawn Durbin, the deputy director of North Whidbey Help House, shows U.S. Rep Rick Larsen around the food bank (Photo by Allyson Ballard)

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visits Help House

Potential cuts to SNAP funding could affect the food bank’s ability to aid those in need.

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Clinton business people raise concerns ahead of development moratorium vote

South Whidbey residents are continuing to voice their concerns about a development moratorium

Photo courtesy of the Island County Historical Society

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Historic preservation, worker housing considered for Bayview School property

A local nonprofit is interested in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of a historic property

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT) A rendering of the design for the new hybrid-electric ferries.

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Governor chooses Florida firm over Nichols Brothers to build hybrid-electric ferries

After nearly two months of consideration, Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen the out-of-state bidder to build new hybrid-electric…

Melted porta potty at Volunteer Park. Photo From Oak Harbor's Facebook page

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Port-a-potty destroyed in arson

An arsonist destroyed a portable restroom in Oak Harbor’s Volunteer Park on Saturday.