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    News Rent to increase for fairgrounds tenants

    Rent to increase for fairgrounds tenants

    Rents are going up for tenants who lease commercial space at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am
    News Photo by David Welton

    All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start recruitment drive

    By Kira Erickson
    News Photo by Joe Kunzler
An EA-18G Growler with jamming pods flies over Whidbey Island.

    Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela

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    Photo by the Mount Vernon Police Department
The Mount Vernon Police Department issued a warning on its Facebook Wednesday, warning residents to avoid flooded roadways and practice "turn around, don't drown".
    Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.

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    Photo by Washington State Ferries
    Ghost boat blocks ferry landing
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” appeared in front of the Mukilteo terminal early Thursday morning.

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    Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title
    Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title
    By Jessie Stensland • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A former candidate for the Coupeville School Board is challenging the language for a school levy ballot measure in an…

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    Island County won’t apply for grant for algae control for Lone Lake
    Island County won’t apply for grant for algae...
    By Kira Erickson • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Commissioners favor invasive species treatment in lakes.

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    Coupeville man charged with rape of a child
    Coupeville man charged with rape of a child
    By Jessie Stensland • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Caleb M. Brunner is accused of sexually abusing a child for years.

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    Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police
    Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police
    By Jessie Stensland • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if convicted.

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    South Whidbey at Home expands service area to support more older adults
    South Whidbey at Home expands service area to...
    December 6, 2025 1:30 am

    The membership-based nonprofit connects volunteers with older adults who want to age in place.

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    Photo provided by John Norris
    Community rallies after car smashes Freeland business
    By Kira Erickson • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Noel Nic’Fergusson was standing behind the register in Wild Birds Unlimited when the Subaru entered.

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    Photo by Lisa Kuhnlein
Edmundo Corrales was a beloved teacher in Anacortes.
    Memorial planned for beloved teacher, Mr. Corrales
    By Jessie Stensland • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Edmundo Corrales was killed in a four-car accident on Highway 20 near Deception Pass.

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    Photo by Cynthia Woerner
A newt swims in one of the ponds
    Don’t tread on newts that are on the...
    By Jessie Stensland • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    In fact, it’s the tail end of the migration of juvenile newts from the ponds to woodland areas.

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