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Woman’s effort to save rhodies paid off

One South Whidbey gardener’s dedication to preserving the official state flower pays off every spring

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Sculpture heads back to hearing examiner

A public comment period has opened for the Angel de la Creatividad sculpture, again.

Phil Collier

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Collier running for county seat again

Phil Collier believes that Island County government could use the experience of a businessman.

Tony Cladusbid, co-owner of the Beaver Tales Coffee franchise, announces the canoe races at the Penn Cove Water Festival on Saturday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

More than coffee: Swinomish Native shares family history and wisdom

Tony Cladusbid, formerly Cladoosby, is a La Conner resident and co-owner of Beaver Tales Coffee.

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Deputy Schork, Deputy Faivre, Me, Deputy Stalker, Sergeant Melnick, Lieutenant Bingham

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Jail chief receives national recognition for commitment

Island County Jail Chief Jose Briones has intense stories about the state’s largest prison.

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City, county may remove metro district from primary ballot

The Island County prosecutor has asked Oak Harbor and Island County to rescind their support of a metropolitan…

Michelle Graham samples a glass of wine. She and her husband, Kyle O’Neill, are the owners of Leo & Leto’s, formerly known as Blooms Winery. (Photo by David Welton)

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Change fermenting at Freeland winery

There’s a fresh but familiar face behind the former Blooms Winery and 5511 Bistro.

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Some of the crew involved with the Renaissance Faire.

Life

Faire thee well: Renaissance is coming to island

At last, the Whidbey Ren Faire is coming to put an end to the island’s dark ages of…

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plastic bags of suspected cocaine, a foil-covered brick of suspected cocaine, $79,000 in cash and large number blue "M30" pills.

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Shooting investigation leads police to drugs, cash

The victim of a Jan. 11 shooting in Oak Harbor is now facing charges for allegedly dealing drugs…

Interpretive specialist Jen Gray interacts with a Fort Casey map in the new Admiralty Head Lighthouse exhibit. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

Learn the ways of the lighthouse keeper

The Admiralty Head Lighthouse has some new exhibits whisking visitors away from Fort Casey to a nostalgic realm…

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South Whidbey school officials discuss funding woes

Audience members, district leaders engaged in two-hour discussion on finances, community involvement

Dannah McCullough

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McCullough named as chamber director

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce has found Magi Aguilar’s successor.

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Oak Harbor schools may cut 53 positions

The district might cut $3.8 million from the 2024-25 budget and eliminate 53 staff positions.