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Coupeville Boys Girls Club gets $500k grant

The Boys & Girls Club in Coupeville was allocated $500,000 for the construction of a new gymnasium.

Around 50 people from a few months old to seniors encircled a propane firepit by a beautiful historic barn of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy of David Stern)

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Islanders celebrates spring with drum circle

Spring is here, and about 50 South Whidbey noisemakers gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate.

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Ferry line threat leads to arrest

A man is accused of threatening to slash a driver’s tires because he felt she cut him off…

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From Oak Harbor to Paisley Park: Whidbey artist brings wood to life

In four years, Chad Pilkington has carved birds, aliens, turtles, dinosaurs, Bruiser and more.

Photo by David Welton

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Puppy love: Clinton pet center raises funds for rescue animals

Critters and Co. has provided refuge for 225 animals, including 97 dogs and puppies.

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City of Langley’s general fund in peril

The mayor said the city’s financial position is “not fine” and that an interfund loan might be needed.

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Whidbey Navy officer accused of paying teenager for sex

A Navy officer is facing sex trafficking charges for allegedly raping a 14-year-old he met on an app

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Coupeville schools want input on cuts

The Coupeville School District is seeking community input to inform upcoming budget decisions.

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County offers $50k for fireworks

Island County officials want people to have a blast on the Fourth of July.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Aryn States, at left, and Leilani Floyd pose with signs at the walkout in honor of Nex Benedict. The two South Whidbey High School students organized the protest on March 18 to demand a safer environment for LGBTQ+ people.

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South Whidbey students walk out for the LGBTQ+

The death of Nex Benedict sparked a series of protests and vigils nationwide, including on Whidbey.

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Builder, foundation partner to create housing fund

A newly created fund will help direct dollars toward affordable housing projects.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
David Janicki of Janicki Logging Co. thins the Trillium Community Forest on Tuesday.

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Into the woods – Trillium Community Forest begins final round of thinning

Trillium Community Forest starts its final round of thinning, from about 300 trees per acre to 125.

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Town amends tree rules

Building a home in Coupeville will no longer require an excessive amount of trees into the backyard.