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County offers city solutions to Wagon Wheel well problems

Island County commissioners have sent Oak Harbor’s mayor a number of options for long-term water solutions for the…

Orca Network not giving up on Lolita

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Orca Network not giving up on Lolita

Nearly half a century later, the fight for Lolita continues.

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Commissioner holding housing informational meeting

While officials agree the lack of affordable housing has hit a crisis level countywide, they also agree it…

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Island County Public Health asks gardeners to Grow-a-Row

Access to healthy food shouldn’t be a privilege.

Motorcyclist transported after crash last Wednesday

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Motorcyclist transported after crash last Wednesday

A man was transported to the hospital with minor injuries after a motorcycle accident last Wednesday.

Man’s injuries minor after he goes over cliff

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Man’s injuries minor after he goes over cliff

An elderly man was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a traffic accident caused his vehicle to…

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49 rescued as whale-watching boat takes on water off coast

U.S. Coast Guard officials say there were no injuries and no pollution reported after a Canadian whale watching…

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Seniors grappling with potential bus changes

Changes to the Oak Harbor Senior Center’s travel program are leaving people feeling confused and, in some cases,…

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Development regs for Freeland near end of ‘long tunnel’

Freeland development regulations don’t make for catchy, sensational headlines— yet the topic has come up in almost 10…

Late artist’s work featured in show

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Late artist’s work featured in show

Dottie Sanders was known as a prolific artist, acclaimed cook and popular entertainer.

Bear heads from Whidbey to Fidalgo

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Bear heads from Whidbey to Fidalgo

The local island-hopping black bear has made another swim.

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With land purchase, county aiming to expand recreation trails

A popular, yet somewhat hidden, Central Whidbey trail system will get bigger, and easier to get to.

Meerkerk in bloom

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Meerkerk in bloom

Garden celebrates 40 years of rhodies, providing beauty to Whidbey