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School bond update brings up restrooms again
Construction is moving along steadily on buildings in the South Whidbey School District.
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Historic flight of the PBY delayed
The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.
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Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.
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Lawsuit claims Navy aircraft harm endangered birds
A Central Whidbey group that advocates against military jet noise recently filed a new lawsuit.
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County commissioners may set max speed limit
Island County commissioners may set a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour on all county roads.
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Saratoga Orchestra presents ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’
For a reflective evening of candlelit chamber music, look no further than an upcoming concert.
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Whidbey couple reinvent ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
An Oak Harbor military veteran with ALS and his wife relaunched the Ice Bucket Challenge — with a…
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Seahawks diehard suiting up for postseason
Langley resident “Mr. Love” will be dressed to the nines in attendance at Saturday’s playoff game.
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Man charged in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian
A driver accused of running over a man in Coupeville in 2024 is now facing a felony charge.
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Yacht Club declines to host hydro races after all
After months of planning, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club voted against hosting Hydros for Heroes in 2026.
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20th annual MLK commemoration coming to South Whidbey
The MLK Day event at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church is celebrating its 20th year.
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Oak Harbor Navy couple welcomes first baby of 2026
Leola and Ben McWilliams welcomed their bundle of joy, daughter Daileen, at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 1
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Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 58th home
The four-bedroom Holmes Harbor project launched with the organization’s annual Women Build Event.