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No charges after 8-year-old girl taken to South Whidbey woods
A vacationer met the child alone at night on a Coupeville street and drove her 20 miles away.
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Write-in prosecutor candidate emerges
Andrew Scott is running against Greg Banks, the longtime county prosecutor.
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‘Mean Girls Jr.’ rules the stage
The production showcases more than 60 performers under age 18 at Whidbey Playhouse.
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Former Navy commander killed running into fire to save son
A former commanding officer at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is being hailed as a tragic hero.
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Oak Harbor woman may face manslaughter charge
Under the proposed charge, Jessica Kido is accused of recklessly causing her child’s death.
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Patton retires after 30-year education career
Principal John Patton ended a career in education that spanned more than three decades.
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Langley decides on initial property tax increase amount
A preliminary property tax levy rate would increase taxes on the average homeowner by about $563.
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WhidbeyHealth cuts ties with HealthTech
WhidbeyHealth’s board voted Thursday to end its relationship with medical management firm HealthTech.
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Volunteer team rescues stranded goat
Beau, the goat, spent the Fourth of July weekend trapped partway down a nearly 130-foot bluff.
Life
Patriotic pandemonium returns to Maxwelton
Photos by David Welton: Unabashedly zany Maxwelton Fourth of July parade was bigger than ever.
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Watch party drama: ‘Love Island’ brings Whidbey fans together
Fans of the popular reality TV show gathered for a watch party last week.
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Weekend fireworks lead to injury, multiple fires
Fireworks caused or are suspected to have caused numerous emergencies.