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Pilot sues port over Oak Harbor airport

A North Whidbey resident is disputing the port’s claim to the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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Stakeholders participate in a groundbreaking at the site of the new Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue station in Coupeville in September 2022.

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Fire district awarded grant for station

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue has obtained funds to complete construction on a new station.

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Ken and Nan Leaman care for a 2-day-old lamb.

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North Whidbey farm home to special flock

Curly-haired lambs are the newest generation of a flock that is a genetic rarity in the U.S.

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No threat found following base lockdown

An individual who allegedly made a bomb threat Monday afternoon was released.

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Volunteers help clean up the historic working farm on Keystone Preserve during a work party April 26.

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Farm program to operate at Keystone Preserve

The Organic Farm School is launching a farm program at the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve.

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Megan Varner-Duckett operates the new candle bar at Varner Candle Company, where guests can pour their own candles.

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Candle bar opens in Oak Harbor

A Whidbey woman’s stress-relieving hobby has turned into a new activity for Pioneer Way patrons.

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Coupeville port set public hearing on airport acquisition

In the wake of feedback, Port of Coupeville commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing.

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Historic Whidbey schooner needs a crew

If you’ve ever wanted to take to the sea in a century-old vessel, now is your chance.

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Matt Daniel represents the second generation in his family to own the Book Rack, the bookstore founded by his parents in 1983. The store celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

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Celebrate Whidbey’s independent bookstores

This weekend, Whidbey bookstores will join others nationwide in observing Independent Bookstore Day.

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Scott Waitley greets his wife, Maggie, and 2-month-old son, Warren, after returning home from deployment Saturday.

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Coming home

A number of Navy families were reunited at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island this weekend.

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Veteran hosts military mental health podcast

Rachel Oswalt is the host of “Your Story Doesn’t End Here,” a podcast devoted to suicide awareness.

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Garden club awards landscaping grants

The Coupeville Garden Club awarded grants for the first time to four other nonprofit organizations.

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Port to mull airport funding options

The Port of Coupeville continues taking steps to secure ownership of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.