Life
New voice for islanders
With a new radio station set to start broadcasting on Central Whidbey Island, organizers are looking for volunteers…
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Leaders happy with ferry decision
Despite the sole bid being millions of dollars over the estimate, Washington State Ferries is moving forward with…
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Greening comes to Coupeville again
The small town atmosphere of Coupeville will show its big holiday spirit. The annual Greening of Coupeville takes…
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State to build one ferry
State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen said Wednesday morning the ferry system is moving forward with building one Island…
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Thousands gather to give thanks
What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than with a few thousand neighbors? That’s what throngs of North Whidbey…
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Coupeville Farmers Market blooms in 2008
One business bucking the lagging economy is the Coupeville Farmers Market. 2008 turned out to be a banner…
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Rare Poitou finds home on Whidbey
Horses, llamas and alpacas seem to be the animals many islanders want to raise these days. But Maryon…
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A ferry Christmas for Keystone
Vehicle ferry service from Central Whidbey Island to the Olympic Peninsula will continue through the holidays until early…
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Ferry bid boosts Nichols
The ferry bids came in high, but if approved they’ll boost Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland. The…
Business
Waste Management picks Oak Harbor for 120 jobs
A lot of good jobs with benefits are coming to Oak Harbor. Waste Management of the Pacific Northwest…
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Carving out a career path
Woodworking students at Coupeville High School are working with professionals on Whidbey Island to develop skills that will…
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Keystone ferries bid $40 million over budget
The cost to build new ferries for Keystone to Port Townsend ferry route is coming in approximately $40…
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Coupeville schools eye redistricting
As the census year approaches, Coupeville school officials are looking at changing the way its director districts are…