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Record number of swans winter on North Whidbey
The cacophony of honks rising from Dugualla Bay Farm is evidence that more trumpeter swans are wintering this…
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Sailor trying to return historic boat to cove
It was love at first sight for Mark Saia. And stepping onto the historic 90-year-old boat Suva, built…
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Tax error rankles South Whidbey homeowner
A South Whidbey homeowner is taking the county to task for an incorrect charge of $6,125 in property…
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Island County, other small counties fight for voice in state health integration
As the state combines mental health and chemical dependency services, small counties like Island County are doing some…
Crosswind
Growlers, helicopter fly over Seahawks game
Pilots and staff from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station had a bird’s-eye view of the Legion of Boom…
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Island County homeless count casts a wide net
A grouping of several broken down campers and tents is tucked away less than 300 feet off a…
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Whidbey area leaders discuss new squadrons, jet noise
The coming years will be marked with broad changes at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station as it prepares…
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Island County board meetings move to Tuesday
Island County commissioners officially voted Monday to switch regular commission meetings from Mondays to Tuesday starting next week.
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Whidbey Camano Land Trust will buy $1 million property
More than 2,000 feet of shoreline, 33 acres of forest and wetlands, and 26 acres of beach and…
Business
Oak Harbor’s Hot Rock Pizza draws fire for name, logo
Owners of The Rock Wood Fire Kitchen is demanding that Hot Rock Pizza in Oak Harbor stop using…
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Island, Skagit looking at split from regional transportation management
Skagit County leaders are looking at separating or revising its regional transportation agreement with Island County.
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PBY aircraft lands in downtown Oak Harbor
Gerral’s Girl finally got an escort through downtown Oak Harbor.
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Bridges at Deception Pass to close for summer paving
Deception Pass Bridge will be closed for five nights this summer while it undergoes paving and bridge maintenance.