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A girl with a lizard fit right in the Fourth of July parade and celebration at Maxwelton. The day was a celebration of all things Americana, with the usual eclectic collection of folks.

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America the beautiful

A collection of photos from the Maxwelton Independence Day Parade.

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‘Mr. Hoolie’ spreads love on Whidbey

Mr. Hoolie brightens the lives of strangers in Oak Harbor through simple acts of kindness.

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Mayor closes carnival for weekend after ride caused injuries

The carnival closed after 6 people sustained minor injuries when the “Cyclone Swing” ride tipped over.

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Whidbey groups ask Oak Harbor to defend parks

Whidbey groups are calling to voice concerns over a potential change to a city ordinance.

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Island Drug closes shop

Island Drug in Clinton is joining thousands of pharmacies nationwide that have shut down.

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Island County officials consider bringing public defense in-house

Public defense agencies across the state struggle to attract and retain attorneys.

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Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club member Clayton Wright Chum shows off his Skagit River catch.

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Luring beginners: Whidbey flyfishing club offers instruction

Members of the club will host an introductory flyfishing course at 4 p.m. on July 9 in Coupeville.

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The rate restructuring will return to council at the July 9 meeting for a vote.

Whidbey’s Independence Day celebrations feature rides, food, live entertainment and a grand finale.

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Langley ponders new tax

The tax would help bridge an anticipated budget shortfall.

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Ebey’s Reserve manager, three Trust Board members resign

Perplexing strife surrounding the management of Ebey’s Landing came to a head Tuesday.

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Infernal week ahead for State Ferries

WSF announced a hiccup in the plan to swap out one boat for another on the Mukilteo-Clinton route.

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Organic Farm School offers weekend cabin

The agri-curious can have a down-to-earth experience by spending a weekend at the Farm School.

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A parade participant from Meander Dance Collective dances down the street at t

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A point of pride

The South Whidbey Pride Parade on June 22 was bigger and bolder this year as participants and spectators…