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Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to continue with their purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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In reversal, Port of Coupeville isn’t going to buy airport

In a surprise move, the Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to purchase the Oak Harbor airport…

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Two accidents close highway Wednesday

Traffic on Highway 20 was temporarily delayed at two places affecting Whidbey Island Wednesday.

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Bear sighted on North Whidbey

A North Whidbey resident reported a black bear sighting near Strawberry Point.

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WAIF seeks foster homes for kittens, puppies

Kittens and puppies arriving in large numbers at WAIF animal shelter are in need of temporary homes.

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Bookstore owner challenges town mayor

A Front Street business owner will challenge longtime Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes in the general election this November.

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Wes Moran plays Ben, a grad student who finds himself caught in the middle of Gail and Sarah's sometimes tempestuous mother-daughter relationship.

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‘Birds and Bees’ is sweet and spicy

An upcoming production of “The Birds and the Bees” is sure to bring something Whidbey Playhouse audiences have…

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The VFW held a traditional wreath-laying ceremony as part of the Service of Remembrance at Maple Leaf Cemetery on Memorial Day.

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A day of remembrance on Whidbey

Oak Harbor service organizations and residents gathered at Maple Leaf Cemetery on a sunny Monday morning in honor…

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The Port of Coupeville has been approved for a bond to purchase the A.J. Eisenberg Airport in Oak Harbor.

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Port gets loan for airport

Commissioner expresses reluctance for first time

Langley’s pride parade, which is returning this year, was known for being colorful. (Photo by David Welton)

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First pride parade planned in Coupeville

Pride events are in the works on Whidbey, including the town of Coupeville’s first ever pride parade.

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Firefighters save house from total destruction

A residential fire caused by a yard work mishap Thursday evening resulted in no injuries.

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North Whidbey Fire and Rescue firefighters respond to a barn fire on Frostad Road on Sunday.

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No one hurt in North Whidbey barn fire

A barn on Frostad Road that was serving as a residence was damaged in a fire over the…

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Coupeville Elementary School children visit the school farm in October 2021.

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Coupeville receives grant for plant-based meals

Coupeville is one of 17 districts in the state chosen to receive grant funding for a pilot program.

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Town supports jet noise study

Coupeville approved a letter in support of a grant application the Sound Defense Alliance submitted.