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Tires smoke on a Growler as it makes a touch-and-go landing at the Navy's Outlying Field Coupeville.

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Navy releases draft of revised study on Growlers

The Navy is gathering comments about the draft, which can be submitted on the website until April 28

Racial Restrictive Covenants Project Washington State map

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Group to investigate if Langley was ‘sundown town’

1970 census data shows a lack of Black households in Langley.

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Inmate will be medicated against his will

James Madden appeared in Island County Superior Court to face two criminal cases against him.

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Former council member takes to social media after investigation finds he harassed mayor

A third-party investigation found Shane Hoffmire violated the City’s Code of Conduct.

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Island County Jail study shows problems are beyond renovation

The only real solution is to build a new facility, the Island County Jail Feasibility Study shows.

Photo by Robert Sweeton
A heavy truck passes over Deception Pass Bridge.

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Plan recommends $3.2 million in seismic work on Deception Pass Bridge

“If a bridge remains open, it has been deemed safe for travel.”

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Oak Harbor Fire Department bids farewell to volunteers

Rich Rodgers devoted 50 years serving as a paid-on-call firefighter for the department.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey’s ultra athlete is going the distance

Willow Dolde runs in pink top and skirt, long pink hair flying in the breeze, feet bare.

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Mozer resigns again from Port of South Whidbey

In 2023, she returned to the role when port commissioners were in search of a new leader.

Photo provided by Oak Harbor Main Street Association

Life

Myriad ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Whidbey

Put on a shade of green – or risk getting pinched – as Whidbey gears up to celebrate…

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Island Transit offers fare-free service on Whidbey and Camano islands.

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Change in transit sales tax looks unlikely

Uncertainty in state and federal government may waylay discussions about lowering the sales tax.

Photo by David Welton

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Chefs flexed their mussels at Musselfest

Chefs challenged each other and delighted judges at the event’s first ever cooking competition.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Oak Harbor’s new fire station breaks ground

Construction of the Oak Harbor Fire Department’s new fire station is only a few days away.