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Trust Board appointment stirs political dispute
Depending on who you ask, political machination or paranoia is at the heart of recent turmoil on a…
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Community rallies to support ragtag animal wranglers
When a grassroots volunteer group requested better gear for neighborhood animal rescue, Whidbey Islanders stepped up.
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Finally! State goes out to bid for new hybrid-electric ferries
Deliveries will begin in 2028, if all goes well. The ferries will serve the Mukilteo-Clinton and Seattle-Bremerton routes.
Business
Freeland Cafe celebrates 50 years of food and friendship
Freeland Cafe remains a popular spot for old friends to meet and take in some grub.
Life
Whidbey Art Trail meanders through artists’ studios
The self-guided tour runs for a year and features 20 different artists scattered across the island.
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Drone shows go on
It seems that the show will go on for the 4th of July firework displays planned across Whidbey.
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Island Transit board fires executive director
The executive director was fired and the Human Resources director was placed on leave.
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Former Oak Harbor chief hired by fire district
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue found its new deputy chief.
Life
Home-based brewer perfects his craft
Home brewer Steven Chavez pours beer made with Douglas fir tips, pine, spices and Chinook hops.
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Massage therapist charged with sex crimes
A Freeland massage therapist is accused of sexually assaulting two clients last year.
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Planning director steps down, takes job fixing county code
Jonathan Lange is now the head of the county department of planning and community development.
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Families question senior prank discipline
What was meant to be a harmless prank cost South Whidbey’s seniors 3 beloved events and caused a…