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Hasta la vista, baby: Coupeville loses its last video store

As of Friday morning there isn't a store in Coupeville where movie-goers can rent a video. Videoville, located…

Laurie Butler and her children celebrate the dedication of her home Aug. 16. Her new house was the 20th home completed by Habitat for Humanity.

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Habitat completes 20th home

A festive atmosphere Sunday highlighted a hallmark home completed by Habitat for Humanity of Island County. Volunteers wrapped…

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Port of Coupeville ups future Greenbank fee

In less then two years, the Greenbank Farm Management Group could receive a bump in the fee they…

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Coupeville aims to protect more historic buildings

Concerns are rising over how new historical regulations will affect Coupeville property owners. Town officials proposed expanding the…

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Town to pay for building demolition

A dilapidated building near historic Front Street will soon be demolished. The Coupeville Town Council unanimously approved a…

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Recycling may hit curbsides in Coupeville

Recycling in Coupeville could soon take place a lot closer to home. Town officials are considering a contract…

Jim Christian and Justin Krueger chop away at pork that was served at the second annual Fidalgo Avenue Block Party in Oak Harbor. Volunteers served 1

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A half ton of fun: 1,000 pounds of pig covers the demand

Scott Fraser and an army of volunteers learned how far a thousand pounds of pork can stretch: It…

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Boisterous crowd greets Rep. Larsen in Oak Harbor

Congressman Rick Larsen was confronted by a boisterous crowd of veterans this morning at the American Legion Hall…

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Ferry back in business after crab pot snafu

After a stray crab pot knocked out ferry service on the Keystone to Port Townsend ferry run, the…

Members of the Chehalis Tribe paddle  their way into Coupeville Thursday afternoon.  They are participating in the Tribal Canoe Journey 2009 that takes place in Suquamish and involves Native Tribes from Northwest Washington and British Columbia.

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Canoe Journey makes a stop in Coupeville

In the midst of boaters leaving Coupeville to catch crab, dozens of canoeists paddled ashore for a visit.…

Park Service Preservationist Jason Benson and Coupeville Lions Club member John Purcell install shingles on the historic Boyer Barn.

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Barn built in 1860s restored

Volunteers are working through sweltering heat to make sure a piece of Whidbey Island history is preserved.

Tom Tomasino was named Whidbey General Hospital CEO during a special meeting Wednesday at the Au Sable Institute.

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Tomasino named Whidbey General Hospital CEO

With no finalists left to consider for Whidbey General Hospital CEO, officials decided to put a familiar face…

Au Sable Institute director Robert Pelant examines showy fleabane that is being grown in a garden on the property. Classes at the Institute are starting again after being suspended for financial reasons.

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Au Sable Institute struggles to survive

Since the Au Sable Institute announced last November the cancellation of classes, the staff has been desperately trying…