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Two people were trying to get their vehicle running on Central Whidbey when it caught fire Friday night, igniting a nearby trailer where they lived.

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Vehicle fire destroys trailer on South Whidbey

Minor injuries were sustained.

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Club fills demand for ham radio training on Whidbey Island

When disaster strikes, knowing how to communicate across the airwaves is an invaluable skill.

Randy Mueller

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Newcomer considered for new Port of South Whidbey executive director

The board voted unanimously to offer employment to Randy Mueller of Ridgefield, Washington.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey’s historical societies to merge back together

The Island County Historical Society and the South Whidbey Historical Society will merge June 1.

(Photo by David Welton)
With the new legislation, ferry workers are better protected from bad behavior aboard the vessels.

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New bill addresses bad behavior on ferries

The governor recently signed into law Senate Bill 5716, which carries harsher penalties.

(File photo by David Welton)
A 2024 Langley pride parade participant marches down the street.

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Whidbey celebrates Pride Month

June is approaching, and there are a plethora of events and ways to celebrate.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec board discusses project bids, levy

Pickleball courts, a new recreational aquatic facility and more.

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Second boat coming to Coupeville ferry route this summer

Good news at last for the Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry route, just in time for Independence Day.

Photo by David Welton
A Coupeville buck lounges near Camp Casey.

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State enacts ban on feeding deer, elk

It’s now against the law to give a treat to Bruiser the elk and the countless black-tailed deer…

Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Ecology
Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply operated as a retail gasoline service station, auto and boat supply store and auto repair facility between 1971 and 2014.

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Department of Ecology hosting open house for Freeland cleanup project

Comments are being accepted on draft of a feasibility study from now until 11:59 p.m. on June 20.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
A Freeland man sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a rollover crash Monday morning.

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Driver airlifted following rollover crash on South Whidbey

The man was being evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries at Harborview Medical Center Monday.

Photo by Linda Griesbach
This robin with leucism was spotted March 30 east of the Lone Lake boat launch.

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Robin with rare coloration seen on island

Linda Griesbach first sighted the pale bird on March 30.

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Mother Mentors to lose 26% of annual budget

The nonprofit provides in-home mentorship for parents, pantries of free items and Playscape.