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Candidates for fire commissioner share differing visions

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Candidates for fire commissioner share differing visions

The two North Whidbey Fire and Rescue commissioner candidates expressed vastly different visions for the future of the…

Petty Officer 1st Class Jessie Ewing of VP-40 is greeted by his daughter Gala Ewing Thursday. He returned to Whidbey Island with the last active duty P-3C Orion.

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Last active duty P-3C Orion flies into history

An era of Naval aircraft history came to an end this month at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Central Whidbey firefighters retrieve dog stuck on a bluff

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Central Whidbey firefighters retrieve dog stuck on a bluff

Firefighters aided in the rescue of an elderly Labrador retriever that became stuck on a steep bluff Saturday…

Larsen talks health care, housing at vets forum

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Larsen talks health care, housing at vets forum

A local congressman and a panel of veteran service providers fielded questions and comments last week from veterans…

School board candidates: Stay course, or change up curriculum?

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School board candidates: Stay course, or change up curriculum?

Two candidates for Oak Harbor school board say the district has had notable successes, but one of them…

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County holds Narcan Night Oct. 24 at Oak Harbor Library

County officials want to remind the public that, although there is more awareness of the issue, the opioid…

Service will remember the almost forgotten

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Service will remember the almost forgotten

More than 100 of local history’s forgotten people will be recognized Saturday during a memorial service that, for…

Whidbey middle school teacher wins honor for civic education

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Whidbey middle school teacher wins honor for civic education

Growing up to be an informed citizen who makes arguments based on facts takes a lot of practice,…

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Conservation district rates revamped starting in 2020

Whidbey Island Conservation District is changing how it funds a number of its services, which are provided for…

County faces rising cost of recycling

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County faces rising cost of recycling

Commissioners address range of issues at League of Women Voters event

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Community group offering free interpersonal abuse education

At 19 years old, Fe Mischo was tumbling through what she later learned is called a cycle of…

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County eyeing cluster housing code revamp

The Island County Planning Department may consider changing how it allows for clustered housing as part of ongoing…

4-H hosting Rally Day

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4-H hosting Rally Day

Events for Oct. 6 include a chance to pet animals, sign up for club