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Mussel farm forced to end Quilcene operation
After nearly 25 years of farming in Quilcene Bay, Penn Cove Shellfish is moving its farming operation out…
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Orca poo, salmon restoration focus of whale workshop
As captivating as whales are to observe, there’s a lot of information to be gleaned from what they…
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Nurse to challenge Smith for seat in House
A longtime nurse and Whidbey resident is challenging incumbent Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, for her seat in the…
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MLK event emphasizes dreams, unity
While Pastor Fannie Dean thinks it’s important to remember and acknowledge the dream Martin Luther King Jr. spoke…
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FEMA threat draws county rebuke
Island County commissioners are “aghast” at recent actions taken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that could affect…
Life
Good Samaritans offer help to Whidbey drivers during winter storm
Gabe and Isaac Bozeman can’t legally vote, but they are able to drive in the snow.
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Well, what do ya snow!
Monday’s winter storm might have produced little more than a light dusting, but it was plenty enough for…
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WhidbeyHealth predicts growth in outpatient services
WhidbeyHealth leaders are projecting increased use of its birthing center and outpatient services in the public hospital district’s…
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Demonstrators take to streets again to protest war
The image of groups of people standing with large card stock on street corners near State Highway 20…
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Petitions aim to preserve Holland Happening name
There’s a sentiment among many Oak Harbor residents that their community is slowly losing its identity.
Life
Oak Harbor’s Roller Girls gliding into 10th year
There’s a somewhat of a juxtaposition in the actions on the floor of the Oak Harbor Roller Barn…
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County commissioner looks back on first year in office
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair is a nerd.
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County needs volunteers for annual Point in Time count
Later this month, an annual one-day effort gets underway to count the people in Island County who don’t…