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South Whidbey superintendent’s contract extended

This keeps her at the helm of the South Whidbey School District until at least 2029.

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Woman rescued from cliff

A South End woman sustained minor injuries falling partway down a cliff on March 21.

Photo by Monica Grant. Participation in youth soccer is “steadily” increasing, but the sport is in need of dedicated spaces to play.

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Soccer clubs seeking new, dedicated fields

Existing field space at Fort Nugent Park in Oak Harbor is in poor condition.

Photo provided. The possibilities are endless for tablescape themes, like the hummingbird tablescape pictured here.

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Homeless Coalition holds ‘tablescaping’ gala

Decadently decorated dining tables will be displayed at a Whidbey Homeless Coalition Gala.

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State to help fund Oak Harbor marina updates

Outstanding marina improvement projects are getting a financial boost.

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Home connecting to Navy waterline after PFAS detected in well

A home is being added to the Navy’s waterline because of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Greenbank Farm tenants raised concerns during the last Port of Coupeville board of commissioners meeting, and elaborated on their thoughts afterwards.

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Concerns raised about port director hiring process

Greenbank Farm tenants want the Port of Coupeville’s hiring process to be more transparent.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Cmdr. Joshua Overn gave Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s annual State of the Station address Thursday at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

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Navy concerned about affordable housing, medical care for sailors

Sailors on Whidbey are facing challenges typical of rural living.

Image via Island County. The jail could be built at the current location of the Island County annex building, which houses the jail, the juvenile detention facility, the planning department and the county commissioners’ hearing room.

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County adds another jail info session

Island County residents have another opportunity to weigh in on potential locations for a new jail.

Photo from NWESD Regional High School Art Show winner’s gallery. Joel Bennett won Best in Show with this pointillism piece, titled “For N.”

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Wildcats win big at regional art show

Wildcats’ drawings, paintings and clay creations nabbed nine of 15 spots in a regional art show.

Concept image via Whidbey Island Living Legacy. The Grace Landing Cottages development will include six cottages like the one pictured here.

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Nonprofits to host open house discussing affordable housing

Residentsare invited to learn about forthcoming affordable housing developments on South Whidbey.

Created by the Town of Coupeville. This map demonstrates the kinds of parcels within the memorandum.

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Proposed amendment to property agreement includes ADUs, duplexes

The original memorandum intended to guide residential development in a “forward-looking” manner.

Photo provided. Jordan Young

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South Whidbey Elementary principal appointed

The school district announced Thursday the appointment of Jordan Young as principal.