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WhidbeyHealth board seeks candidates

The board nominated James Canby for appointment, but other candidates will be considered.

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A rendering of the new hybrid-electric ferry design that went out to bid last year.

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Economic study shows benefit of building ferries locally

Construction of hybrid ferries by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders would be a boon to the economy.

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Island County makes federal ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ list

The city of Langley is not on the list, even though it was one of the pioneering sanctuary…

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Marshall appointed as Oak Harbor chamber director

The city council member has been named as the new leader.

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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.

Tobey the steer

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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.