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    Articles by Jessie Stensland
    WhidbeyHealth hospital board write-in candidate emerges | Clarification
    WhidbeyHealth hospital board write-in candidate emerges | Clarification
    By Jessie Stensland • October 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Linda Gipson, retired chief nursing officer, filed as a write-in candidate against Dr. Mark Borden.

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    Island County commissioners consider advisory vote on fireworks ban
    Island County commissioners consider advisory vote on fireworks...
    By Jessie Stensland • October 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Island County commissioners just relit a debate over fireworks.

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    Bold candidates with strong opinions run for Oak...
    By Jessie Stensland • October 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor voters will have a choice between two outspoken, fiscally conservative candidates.

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    Former Oak Harbor man files answer to wrongful death lawsuit
    Former Oak Harbor man files answer to wrongful...
    By Jessie Stensland • October 17, 2025 1:30 am

    He denied giving a 15-year-old girl killed in a car crash last year permission to use his car.

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    Photo by David Welton
The Black Cat Ball is a highlight of Halloween on South Whidbey each year.
    Something wicked (and fun) this way comes
    By Jessie Stensland • October 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Whidbey has many Halloween events yet to come.

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    Big crowd expected for No Kings protest
    Big crowd expected for No Kings protest
    By Jessie Stensland • October 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Rally in Coupeville is scheduled for Oct. 18.

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    Bizarre police chase begins on Whidbey, ends in crash
    Bizarre police chase begins on Whidbey, ends in...
    By Jessie Stensland • October 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Prosecutors charge Andrew I. Newman with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

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    Driver charged with vehicular assault
    Driver charged with vehicular assault
    By Jessie Stensland • October 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Driver who caused a car crash on North Whidbey had a blood-alcohol level four times the legal limit.

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    Candidate forums start next week
    Candidate forums start next week
    By Jessie Stensland • October 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Several candidate forums are being held next week ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

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    Found in bottle, Whidbey critter now an ‘ambassador’
    By Jessie Stensland • October 10, 2025 1:30 am

    A Giant Pacific octopus is a star attraction at the Western Washington University’s public aquarium.

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    Motorcyclists from Whidbey injured in crash
    Motorcyclists from Whidbey injured in crash
    By Jessie Stensland • October 8, 2025 1:30 am

    Roy Smith of Oak Harbor was seriously injured.

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    Photo by David Welton
    South Whidbey Record staff named among best in...
    By Jessie Stensland • October 7, 2025 1:30 am

    Erickson was named Feature Writer of the Year for third time; David Welton named Best Photographer.

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    Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at school, reassure that it’s a hoax
    Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at...
    By Jessie Stensland • October 7, 2025 1:30 am

    There were no incidents or safety concerns involving the homeless population at any school campus

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