(Photo by David Welton) Despite facing some stiff competition, Maverick Zimmer took home the prize for best mustache from the Whidbey Island Fair’s Best Mustache Contest for his sweeping white whiskers.

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Whiskers take center stage at fair

The Whidbey Island Fair held its first-ever Best Mustache Contest.

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County denies request tied to historic Whidbey subdivision

A zoning decision is setback to a proposal that could mean higher-density housing on North Whidbey

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Environmentalists argue the proposed logging of 37 acres of trees near Quade Creek could increase flooding, clog culverts and threaten downstream roads, habitat and property.

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Proposed logging near South Whidbey salmon stream raises alarm

A permit filed with the DNR proposes the establishment of a 37-acre logging area.

Jimothy!

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Was there a Whidbey Jimothy?

For one Whidbey Island resident, the neckless raccoon looked strangely familiar.

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About 65 volunteer extras — including reporter Marina Blatt, pictured to the right in Christmas glasses — gathered inside a “Langley Christmas Market” set, where tables overflowed with holiday décor, cookies and Christmas-themed gifts for sale, to take part in a Christmas movie.

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Christmas needs extras. Whidbey delivered.

About 65 volunteer extras gathered inside Bayview Hall for the filming of ‘Starry-Eyed Christmas’

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A fine day at the fair

The Whidbey Island Fair kicked off Thursday with the “Cutest Baby Contest.”

Photo by Rachel Haight. While following a group of transient orcas through Penn Cove toward the Wharf in Coupeville, Oak Harbor photographer Rachel Haight came across three fawns — including a piebald.

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Rare piebald fawn delights Whidbey photographer

A rare piebald deer stopped a Whidbey wildlife photographer in her tracks last week.

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Parks and Recreation Director Craig Lamas-Cole was among the speakers during Monday’s presentation.

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Proposal would add fields, replace school in Oak Harbor

Residents identified the lack of athletic fields as one of the community’s biggest recreation needs.

Mathis

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Accused dog stabber back in jail

James L. Mathis, 39, was arrested last week.

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City officials cited outdated technology, three active lawsuits against the city and general rising costs as some of the reasons why Langley needs a levy lid lift.

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Langley council sends levy lid lift to voters

The finalized levy rate is $1.66 per $1,000 of assessed value.

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Fresh-picked vegetables, music drifting across the fields and tables set beneath the summer sky will transform Coupeville Farm to School later this month. From right are the school farm manager Arwen Norman and the farm assistant Sarah Dudley.

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Farm-to-table fundraiser supports student learning

The nonprofit will host its annual Nourish the Future fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 30.

Overhead image of the property, located at 6557 Cultus Bay Road, via Island County’s parcel viewer.

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New fire station aims to improve response times

South Whidbey Fire/EMS wants to build a new station to replace two others.

From left: Satin Arnett, Grant Shaw and Matthew Van Pelt are running for Island County Commissioner.

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Commissioner hopefuls offer visions for county

Candidates are vying for the District 3 position, which covers North Whidbey and Camano Island.