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Good deed leads to indecent exposure

Former Councilmember Shane Hoffmire, family members got eyeful after trying to stop brick thrower.

Graphic by WSDOT

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State Ferries eyes parking lot for electrical equipment

Clinton ferry terminal electrification efforts could mean the loss of some long-term parking.

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Extras sought for movie to be filmed on Whidbey

Filmmakers Van Allen Cooper and Dale Schomer are seeking extras for a crowd scene in Coupeville.

Photo by David Welton

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Itinerant goat man attracts fans

Whidbey’s newest celebrity, the homeless “goat man,” has dazzled residents with his muscular goats.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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No injuries reported in Clinton house fire

Smoke detectors likely saved the lives of two people and their cats after a home caught fire Tuesday

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Prosecutor appeals after judge grants new trial in Oak Harbor rape case

A jury found Aston Samms guilty of rape in the third degree and attempted rape in the second…

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Jason Grube, 48, was killed in a bicycle accident last week, leaving behind his wife and three children.

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Whidbey mourns man killed in bike accident

A fundraiser was started for the family of an Oak Harbor father and artist who lost his life.

(Photo by David Welton) It was all hands on deck for the over 70 volunteers who worked on the rotting gray whale carcass, eager to aid in the dissection. They wore protective gear to avoid contracting diseases.

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Bones of a behemoth: Volunteers remove skeleton from dead whale

More than 70 volunteers gathered on a Central Whidbey beach to cut out the bones from a dead…

Scenarios one through six are provided in a presentation for the Oak Harbor City Council.

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Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

It will likely only impact an estimated 29 businesses and raise about $880,000 a year.

Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs

For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to…

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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.