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Handgun displayed at park

A Langley man allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun in the parking lot of the softball fields.

From left to right, Planning & Outreach Manager Bill Windler, Acting Director Craig Cyr, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and Vice Chair Jenny Bright stand before Island Transit's electric van.

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Larsen tours Island Transit with eyes on expansion

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Island Transit facility to discuss future developments.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Mobile business offers thrill of treasure hunting

Whidbey Gemstone Finders is a traveling “rough mining” business for adventurers of all ages.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson

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Oak Harbor drafts next year’s budget, discusses pressing projects

City staff are incorporating city council feedback for a budget proposal for the city’s projects.

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Whidbey Institute celebrates 50 years

People can participate in a number of events commemorating the Whidbey Institute’s 50th anniversary.

Whispering Pines Cooperative, a 55-manufactured-home, resident-owned community on North Whidbey, has decided to pursue the state revolving fund to address its polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, contamination. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Neighborhood to pursue PFAS remediation

Whispering Pines Cooperative will pursue the state revolving fund to address its PFAS contamination.

A big brown bat.

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Rabid bat bites rehabilitator on Whidbey

The incident marks the fourth case of reported bat rabies in Washington this year.

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School District approves budget

The South Whidbey School Board recently approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year.

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Bacon and Shimada advance to Nov. 5

Island County primary election results are in.

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Johnson and Elliot advance to Nov. 5

The Island County Commissioner District 2 race has dwindled to two.

Ferron Rice, Sherri Marsolk & Brent Hundley of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97 pose at the Crow’s Nest Lounge on 8th Ave. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Sea service association to hold grand re-opening after fire

Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97 will have its grand re-opening on Aug. 30.

Oak Harbor’s Water Supply signs recently dropped to Stage 1, recommending water conservation practices. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Oak Harbor asks residents to use less water

Oak Harborites may have noticed a recent change to the water conservation signs around town.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS Division Chief Alex Magallon

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Fire razes Clinton home to the ground

A South Whidbey resident lost everything in a devastating fire late Saturday night.