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    City hires falconer to chase away gulls

    Say goodbye to stolen french fries and bird dropping on cars.

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    By Marina Blatt • February 20, 2026 1:30 am
    News Amid cold, wind and rain, people fish along a pier in Edmonds while they watch a state ferry travel to Kingston on Monday, Nov. 17 in Edmonds, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)

    State ferries to implement 3% credit, debit card surcharge

    By William Geschke
    News Man charged in peculiar car chase

    Man charged in peculiar car chase

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    Hospital board picks four finalists
    Hospital board picks four finalists
    By Jessie Stensland • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The board received a total of six nominees for the seat.

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    St. Clair not seeking reelection, ‘Granta Claus’ throws...
    By Jessie Stensland • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    This year is a consequential election year for Island County government.

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    (Photo by Allyson Ballard) The drone’s camera feed is viewable from a handheld controller, pictured here, as well as from laptops and phones.
    Drones could bolster fire department responses
    By Allyson Ballard • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    Drones could help North Whidbey Fire and Rescue respond to search and rescue calls.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    HOA policy hinders removal of unsafe trees
    By Allyson Ballard • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    Getting approval to remove a tree which damaged a home took two months for a North Whidbey resident.

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    Coupeville Wharf opens new dock
    By Allyson Ballard • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    Replacing the dock cost about $600,000 and took four days of work.

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    Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation
    Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit,...
    By Jessie Stensland • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.

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    Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
    Two fires on Whidbey on Friday the 13th
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    The larger of the two fires displaced two people and took five hours to fight.

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    Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace
    Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace
    By Marina Blatt • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    A battery caught fire, nearly causing a catastrophic house fire on North Whidbey.

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    Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base
    Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base
    By Allyson Ballard • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    Gunshots reported by sailors working the night shift spurred a “short” lockdown last week.

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    City eyes pickleball solutions
    By Marina Blatt • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Council mulled over three options for temporary or permanent pickleball courts on Tuesday.

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