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Photo by David Welton. Deception Pass ranked as no. 26 nationally, and was one of three bridges in Washington that made the list of bridges cyclists were most afraid to cross.

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Survey ranks Deception Pass Bridge as scary for cyclists

The majestic beauty of the Deception Pass Bridge is also quite frightening, to bikers at least.

Jessica Kido appeared in Island County Superior Court Thursday.

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Oak Harbor woman accused in death of toddler who was allegedly exposed to fentanyl, cocaine

Judge found probable cause that Jessica Kido committed first-degree manslaughter, other charges

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Coupeville School District receives solar grant

The high school is getting a solar renewable energy system with the money.

Photo provided by the US Coast Guard. The missing 65-year-old man was located deceased at 2 p.m. on May 22 at a beach near Central Whidbey, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, bringing a 17-hour-long search to an end.

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Missing man found deceased on Whidbey beach

The 65-year-old Chimacum resident had been missing for over 17 hours.

(Photo by David Welton) IGNITION Fire Troupe put on a scalding performance at the 2026 Whidbey Island Ren Faire over the weekend, which drew a whopping 15,161 attendees.

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Huzzah! Ren Faire triumphs on Whidbey

More than 15,000 people attended last weekend.

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Coles Valley project resurfaces in Langley

The Coles Valley housing proposal might be reborn as Habitat for Humanity affordable housing.

Photo by David Welton. A large metal sign outside of WICA is unmistakable from far away.

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WICA celebrates 30 years of the art of community support

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, cupcakes and special performances comprise WICA’s set in May.

The Arlington Police Department posted images of Officer Dustin Bartlett online prior to his arrest.

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Arlington officer accused in child pornography case

An Arlington police officer allegedly hid child pornography at his Camano Island home.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Francesca Russo, pictured here, was one of several crew members aboard the Suva for its media sail.

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Schooner of dreams: 101-year-old ship sails the Salish Sea

With the opening of sailing season on May 2, the Suva is ready to take passengers around Penn…

(Photo provided by the Orca Network) On the morning of May 15, Orca Network Stranding Response Coordinator Garry Heinrich discovered carvings of initials “AW+KO” on the side of the whale.

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NOAA investigating disturbances to 19th dead whale on Whidbey

Violators of an act protecting the whale carved initials into its side and tampered with its baleen.

(Photo by Gina Shields) The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum hosted last year’s Memorial Day Service of Remembrance in Oak Harbor as well. It was a nice day to honor those who died in service.

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Whidbey offers plethora of Memorial Day events

Residents and visitors have multiple opportunities to gather in solidarity for fallen soldiers.

(Photo by Joe A. Kunzler) Two Growlers collided at an airshow on Sunday in Idaho.

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Crews survive crash of NAS Whidbey jets during airshow

One crew member sustained a non-life-threatening injury.

Photo by David Welton. The Whidbey Ren Faire continues to grow into one of the island’s most anticipated tourism weekends, said President and Founder Arielle Morgan.

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Whidbey Ren Faire brings medieval magic back for third year

The whimsical festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23-24 at Beach View Farm in Oak…