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John Ballay from Coupeville strolls down the pier from the Wharf Tuesday morning. The historic Coupeville Wharf will be spruced up in 2013 as part of the Field School organized by the Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing.

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Coupeville Wharf to receive facelift from Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing Field School

Thanks to the help of a prominent volunteer program, the Coupeville Wharf building will get a facelift next…

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Firm hired to do appraisal of Greenbank Farm for conservation easement

Leaders for the Port of Coupeville will soon have a crucial piece of information needed for a conservation…

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Greenbank Farm appraisal begins

Work is starting on information needed for establishing a conservation easement at Greenbank Farm. Commissioners for the Port…

Whidbey Island Home Brew Supply owners Jeremy Allison

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Beer brewers find a home in downtown Oak Harbor

Beer aficionados on Whidbey Island have a local place to support and diversify their passion for brewing suds.…

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Budget cuts could hit ferry service

As the state budget process gets rolling, reductions on Whidbey’s ferry routes are being considered. Washington State Ferries…

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Corrections officer funded in new budget

Sheriff Mark Brown has to look for a new corrections officer who would be willing to work for…

Jo Balda tosses a ball down the alley at Oak Bowl.

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Oak Harbor’s Balda knocks down her 90th birthday

Oak Harbor resident Jo Balda enjoyed a bit of recognition when she participated in a Monday afternoon bowling…

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Oak Harbor School District enrollment numbers decline

One thing surprised Oak Harbor school leaders when classes started in early September: There were fewer than expected…

North Whidbey resident Madeline Biekert snapped a shot of a bull elk that managed to swim across Skagit Bay to visit.

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Intrepid elk finds way to Whidbey

A bull elk decided to explore Whidbey Island and residents are taking notice. The wandering elk, which are…

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Bulkhead torn out, Cornet Bay beach at Deception Pass State Park enhanced

A long stretch of shoreline has been cordoned off at Cornet Bay in Deception Pass State Park while…

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Cranberry Lake at Deception Pass State Park remains closed to swimmers

It appears a lot of people came to Deception Pass to swim at Cranberry Lake. After closing the…

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Berries may return to Greenbank Farm

Berries could once again be an abundant fixture at the Greenbank Farm. The owners of a small Central…

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Greenbank seeds organic future

Amid the work training farmers for a life in agriculture is a project that could be a boon…