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Navy man killed in motorcycle accident

A man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on North Whidbey Thursday night.

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Impactful ink: Langley artist tattoos with purpose

For breast cancer survivors, a tattoo is a meaningful way for women to reclaim their bodies.

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Voters renew South Whidbey school levies

A majority of voters have renewed their support for the capital improvements and operations levies.

Sarah Geist photographed the orcas on Nov. 4.

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Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years

After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern residents orcas finally returned.

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Motion to unmask Elections Office fails

The motion for an emergency order to prevent the county auditor from enforcing a mask mandate failed

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Muzzall, St. Clair race still too close to call

The race for District 10 state senator has grown even closer.

Oak Harbor Fire Department, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Northwest Illahee Drive Tuesday night. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Fire scathes garage in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Fire Department responded to a residential fire around 8:30 Tuesday night.

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Democrats leading in Island County, legislative races

It appears that a blue wave swept across Island County and state Legislative District 10, according to the…

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Plenty of art supplies and giftwrapping materials can be found at the new rePurpose reuse and recycling center.

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Reuse, recycling center opens on fairgrounds

A zero-waste group has moved to a spacious location on South Whidbey.

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Wind storm knocks out power across island

The first major windstorm of the season left thousands of people on Whidbey Island without power.

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The House of Hope, which opened in 2015, has provided a place to stay for many families, including Tanya Gran, the Whidbey Homeless Coalition’s current executive director.

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Whidbey Homeless Coalition celebrates 10th year

Anonprofit organization that has been supporting some of the most vulnerable community members.

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Members of the Oak Harbor community show support during the procession of Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman on Monday.

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Procession brings fallen aviator home

Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman, who lost her life in the Oct. 15 EA-18G Growler crash, returned home.

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Boeing woes affect transit program

Whidbey Island’s second biggest employer isn’t within county limits.