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Island transit names director

The Board of Directors finalized a contract with a new executive director this week.

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State Auditor issues findings against Langley

The Auditor has issued two findings against Langley in an accountability and financial audit.

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Rick Larsen attended Habitat for Humanity's grand reopening of the store on Pioneer Way, a building he secured $2 million for.

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Habitat for Humanity buys home of its own

Habitat for Humanity of Island County finally has its own home.

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The Nichols Brothers boatyard in Freeland.

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Nichols Bros. expresses interest in hybrid-electric ferry bid

The state hybrid-electric vessels could be constructed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders.

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Combat-decorated aviators found among Growler wreckage

Names of the two aviators who lost their lives during a routine training flight have been released.

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Navy reports that missing Growler crewmembers have died

Two missing crewmembers of the EA-18G Growler crash have been declared deceased, the Navy reported in a press…

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Candidates discuss restrictions, housing and the Navy

The 12 candidates talked about supporting the Navy, Oak Harbor and its businesses.

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Author finds ‘Ghosts of Whidbey Island’

To write her novel, Victoria Shea read many first-person accounts from the first European settlers.

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Shooter charged with murder

Prosecutors charged a man accused of shooting and killing his roommate on North Whidbey.

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Jail replacement project may be on 2025 ballot

County commissioners are planning on contracting with consultants to help with plans.

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Soccer fans overload septic tank

A multitude of spectators have put a strain on the South Whidbey Sports Complex’s septic system.

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Shop owner explores haunting of Greenbank Farm

Greenbank Farm Wine Shop owner Hollie Swanson can’t shake the sensation that she’s not alone.

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Navy locates fallen Growler, crew still missing

At around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, aerial search crews located the wreckage of the EA-18G Growler that crashed…