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Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation

Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.

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Creperie brings French breakfast to Japanese restaurant

For her newest culinary concept, Joan Samson is going back to her brunch roots.

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Port to increase fees for harbor, campground

Parking and mooring will cost more for campers and boaters visiting Langley this spring and summer.

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Sheriff to face Langley police chief in election

The race for Island County sheriff is shaping up to be interesting.

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Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary

Romance comes in all shapes and sizes, at the Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary.

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American white pelicans take flight at Deer Lagoon in 2020.

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County considers management plan for Deer Lagoon Preserve

The 379-acre wetland provides habitat for 218 species of birds.

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Garage of Blessings seeking donations to move

The nonprofit faced a steep rent increase if it didn’t move out by the end of February.

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Equestrian vaulting is more than just horsing around

The Big Rhed Barn in Coupeville offers the only equestrian vaulting program on Whidbey Island.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The board will reconvene on Feb. 17 to consider all candidates and make an appointment.

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Trial begins in murder of Whidbey man

The woman accused of murdering him nearly five years ago went to trial in Whatcom County.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The WhidbeyHealth hospital board has two vacancies to fill due to resignations.

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4-H flourishes in Island County

Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.

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Freeland taproom, smokehouse offers slow-roasted eats

Much like a hunk of meat in the smoker, the idea for The Barnyard has been cooking for…