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South Whidbey woman accused of murder wrote own obituary
The Clinton woman charged with the premeditated murder of her sister in California placed her own obituary in…
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Whidbey woman accused of premeditated murder in California
An elderly Clinton woman traveled to her sister’s house in California carrying a handgun, zip ties and duct…
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Overhead passenger ferry loading in Clinton not out of the question
Overhead passenger loading at the Clinton ferry terminal isn’t an impossible dream, Washington’s District 10 senator said this…
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Holmes Harbor shellfish protection district here to stay
Despite the temporary opening of shellfish harvesting in Holmes Harbor this spring, the first in nine years, it…
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Holmes Harbor Golf Course failing to draw any potential buyers
A two-week window for prospective buyers to make offers on the Holmes Harbor Golf Course has come and…
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New Whidbey nonprofit helps elderly age in place
South Whidbey at Home will provide volunteer help to seniors on small but essential services.
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Bones found during Freeland dig ‘prehistoric,’ says coroner
An expert with the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation was in Freeland on Tuesday examining ancient…
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Humpy season can lead to more than lines tangling
The humpy salmon season is reaching its peak, and every day legions of anglers swarm Whidbey Island beaches…
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Public meeting draws mixed sides on Freeland growth issues
Developing rules to guide growth in Freeland was the topic of a public meeting Tuesday, and it did…
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Hearings board gives Island County deadline to comply with critical areas rules
Island County’s 2014 beaver dam rules sprang a big leak recently when a state regulatory board found they…
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Island County Council of Governments goes against tide, pushes incorporation study
Absolutely not. Well, maybe. OK fine, let’s send it to the Island County commissioners and let them figure…
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Fire destroys food stand at Clinton ferry dock
Shirley’s Kitchen, a longtime food stand located next to the Clinton Ferry Terminal, was destroyed by an unexplained…
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Campground closes at South Whidbey State Park
The days of overnight camping at South Whidbey State Park are likely over for good.