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Businesses query commissioner candidates

Candidates talked about the lack of affordable housing and its effects on families and businesses.

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Life

Community invited to author reading

Community members can grab a seat at the Kingfisher Bookstore and chat with a local author.

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The beach house on top of the bluff was recently demolished.

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Farm may get special designation

A nonprofit group may build education facilities on a scenic piece of Central Whidbey.

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Coupeville business owners ask for code change

This would allow short-term rentals at street level in the historic/limited commercial district.

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Schools adopt new protocol for crises

Hillcrest Elementary School was shortly placed on “secure” last Friday.

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Last year’s picnic attracted about 2,500 hungry guests, according to Dave Johnson.

Life

Community feast to celebrate the military

There’s a warm meal waiting for everybody at Oak Harbor’s Military Appreciation Picnic.

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Suicide reignites bridge safety concerns

A 44-year-old Seattle man jumped off Deception Pass Bridge Saturday morning.

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Whidbey recognized for old-growth trees

Many old-growth trees perished to fire and the saw, but some giants have stuck around for centuries.

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Residents raise a stink about biosolid smell

The smell originated from a large amount of biosolids applied onto a field behind the Municipal Shop

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Business

Local farm celebrates Corn Fest and the fall season

People who lose their kernels over corn can pop at the Whidbey Farm & Market for some maize…

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Business

Boutique offers wild treasures

Wild Ophelia’s is a treasure chest for everybody.

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Life

Second Harvest Faire comes to historic farm

Harvest Faire returns to the Greenbank Farm on Sunday, Sept. 8.

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Life

Music festival attracts groovy crowd

Audience members raised their arms in ecstasy.