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Pacific Rim Institute hosts seed collecting event next Tuesday

The Institute is combining hors d’oeuvres and responsible land management in one event Aug. 17.

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Safety issues force town deck closure

The Coupeville town deck is closing to the public after a structural engineer deemed it unsafe.

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South Whidbey School District’s Black Lives Matter banner stolen again

This is the second time in three months that someone has removed the controversial banner.

Jenni Ward installs the more than 300 pieces of "Spore Patterns" by hand at the Price Sculpture Forest. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Mushroom-inspired piece grows in sculpture forest

A new installation joined the many nature-themed artworks in the Price Sculpture Forest this week.

Many of the 284 piles supporting the Coupeville wharf are rotting away and need to be replaced or reinforced. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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State representative secures funds for wharf substructure

The money will be used to replace and restore degrading piles, the beams that hold up the wharf.

Priscilla Lowry pours beeswax candles in different shapes and patterns. This year is her first time exhibiting at the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival returns — with pandemic adjustments

Organizers are excited but still making the safety of guests and vendors a top priority.

Officers Shawn Warwick, right, and Rob Davison stand with their new police e-bike. The bike allows them to interact with Coupeville residents more easily. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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E-bike successful addition to town police force

Coupeville residents can stop and say hi when they see a police officer riding by on a bicycle.

Bill Headridge and his dog Ginger appear delighted by the discovery of a Douglas squirrel during a late February walk at Admiralty Inlet Preserve, protected by the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. (Photo by Pam Headridge)

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Local land stewards share Whidbey’s hidden gems

Whidbey residents looking for outdoor recreation can visit one of the island’s lesser-known trails.

Lyle (Photo provided)

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Whidbey equestrian wins silver in Tokyo Olympics

Adrienne Lyle, her horse and their teammates won the silver medal in the dressage team competition.

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Town of Coupeville vacancies finally filled after hiring struggle

Despite difficulties filling the positions, the town has no vacancies for the first time in months.

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Former county commissioner diagnosed with case of breakthrough COVID-19

Helen Price Johnson is crediting the vaccine for how mild her case has been.

Little Oaks Preschool (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Cost, accessibility of child care raises concerns on Whidbey

The high cost and sparse availability of child care are serious public health challenges on Whidbey.

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Law enforcement role in school threats debated

Several community members expressed concern that the district doesn’t notify police of every threat.