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The effects of the king tide that hit Mutiny Bay in December 2022.

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King tides will rise again

Whidbey residents should expect king tides to occur between November and February.

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Langley tourism organizations get $98k in lodging tax funds

Eight tourism-related events and projects will receive full funding from Langley’s lodging tax funds.

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Life

Whidbey Veterans Resource Center offers a lifeline of support

For almost 15 years, the nonprofit organization has helped veterans with a range of needs.

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Wright wins Oak Harbor mayor race

Of the many local races on the ballot, the contest for Oak Harbor mayor drew the greatest interest.

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Horstman, Carlson, Cyr win in landslides

School and pool bonds appear to have passed, as of Thursday night’s ballot count.

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Horstman, Carlson, Cyr ahead in preliminary election results

Some changes are on the horizon for elected leaders in the city of Langley, and two bonds affecting…

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Oak Harbor hosts Kentlake in state soccer tournament

For the first time in 20 years, Oak Harbor’s girls soccer team is competing in the state tournament.

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Navy to replace base housing on Whidbey Island

NASWI announced two housing projects, though they won’t increase the total number of units available.

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Study finds household bills are high in county

Average Island County residents have among the highest household bills in the state.

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A group of men pose with a load of sugar Hubbard squash more than 60 years ago. On the far right, Wilbur Sherman, Edwin Sherman's brother.

Business

Historic squash farm carries on tradition

For decades, the Sherman family has been cherishing a unique treasure: the sugar Hubbard squash.

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Wright ahead in Oak Harbor mayor race

Council, school board, hospital board and port seats were also on ballots

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City to study water resiliency with $100k grant

Langley was awarded a $100,000 grant to add a climate element to its comprehensive plan.

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Folk icons Brothers Four head to Whidbey

Sing along with a Grammy-nominated folk music group that’s bringing back the sound of the 1960s.