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Camano Island landlord convicted of theft of family’s belongings on

Nancy Griffin could face from 15 to 20 months in prison. The sentencing hearing is set for June…

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New specialty license plate to support Whidbey history

Maritime Northwest will support two Coupeville nonprofit organizations.

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An image from a drone shows the marina at low tide. A proposed B&O tax would fund dredging.

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Oak Harbor Council tables B&O tax that’s meant to fund dredging, breakwater and rec center

The proposed tax would affect only 26 businesses, or the top 1% of businesses by earnings.

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Wayward steer wanders Whidbey woods

The big, white bovine has been living among the trees in Trillium Woods for more than a week.

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Whidbey holds Memorial Day events

Several events are happening across the island.

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Man charged in knee stabbing, gun wielding

Prosecutors charged Herman R. Schoonover in Island County Superior Court May 12.

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DNA ties man to Whidbey burglary

Prosecutors charged 32-year-old Robert N. Larson in Island County Superior Court May 19.

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A fairy catches a bubble during the Ren Faire last year.

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Hark! Whidbey Ren Faire draws near

The medieval fantasy festival is May 24-25 at the “fair village of Mysthaven.”

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Oak Harbor murder suspect gets new attorney

The appointment likely means that the trial date for Phadell D. Saddler will be delayed again.

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Nichols Bros. asks governor to split ferry contract

CEO Gavin Higgins sent a letter urging that the companies each build two of the ferries.

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A butterfly alights on a rhododendron blossom in Meerkerk Gardens.

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Meerkerk Gardens offers bountiful color and wildlife

The peak rhodie blossoming season runs from late March to early June.

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A concept rendering for “Waterfront West” shows a viewpoint from Windjammer Park looking north over the current mostly empty asphalt parking lots in the 200 block of Southeat Pioneer Way, a couple blocks east of Highway 20.

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Oak Harbor waterfront redevelopment meeting set for May 15

The community will get a peek at potential ideas during a virtual meeting set for Thursday, May 15.

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Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal

Tiffany A. Cleaver appeared in Island County Superior Court May 9.