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Rallies draw large crowds across Whidbey

About 1,500 people showed up in what seems to be one of the largest protests in Whidbey’s history.

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Garry Oak Society celebrates anniversary

The Garry Oak Society celebrates 10 years of stewarding Oak Harbor’s namesake trees.

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Whidbey author seeks answers in ‘The Beekeeper’s Question’

A South Whidbey author’s historical novel earned rave review from readers.

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Suspects arrested on island by regional task forces

Special violent crime task forces came in search of Skagit suspects for the second time in a week.

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Resident recalls ‘staggering’ orca encounter

A recent photo by a Freeland resident made waves in the local whale community.

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Early childhood nonprofit celebrates 40 years of service with sing-along

Since 1985, a nonprofit has been helping care for children with developmental disabilities.

An Island County map shows areas designated as mixed-use, limited areas of more intensive rural development.

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County proposes to restrict Airbnbs in Freeland

The proposed solutions would make changes in land use rules to increase housing availability locally

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Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month offers woolly wonders

The entire month of April is full of events.

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Boater rescued from cold Coupeville waters

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the scene Sunday morning.

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Protest planned at Navy base

On Saturday, Indivisible Whidbey is holding the Hands Off! Whidbey Island Fight Back Rally.

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Google Trends shows international interest in traveling to Whidbey and Camano islands.
(Provided by Embrace Whidbey) Google Trends shows international interest in traveling to Whidbey and Camano islands.

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Concern raised about potential of less Canadian tourism on Whidbey

Early numbers based on internet searches shows a mixed picture.

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Giving Bag offers way to sustainably dispose of unwanted items

A Langley couple created an award-winning way to keep items left behind in hotels out of landfills.

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Langley residents divided over affordable housing project

Neighbors of the affordable rental apartments are unsatisfied with some details of the project.