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Merrill named North Whidbey Fire and Rescue training officer

After sifting through 25 applications that resulted from a nationwide search, the commissioners for North Whidbey Fire and…

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Port dreams of food processing at Greenbank Farm

A food packing and bottling facility on Central Whidbey could provide a boost to small farms by giving…

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UPDATE: Two men rescued from rough waters of Deception Pass

Two kayakers were relatively unscathed after capsizing in the dangerous waters of Deception Pass Thursday afternoon. Personnel from…

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Greenbank Farm fires director; mission changes

After releasing its former executive director, the Greenbank Farm Management Group is still months away from finding a…

Coupeville Town Council members Bob Clay and Tom Tack cut the ribbon of the new public restrooms located in the new Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce building.

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New chamber space, restrooms open in downtown Coupeville

After years of being an eyesore, a long-empty building in historic downtown Coupeville has found a new life.…

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Port lays claim to Louie Louie

Approximately five months after a boat was left at the Coupeville Wharf, port officials are beginning the auction…

Jesse Broderson talks with his parents

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Teen appears unhurt after collision on North Whidbey Island

An Oak Harbor teenager appeared to be unharmed after a chain reaction, rear-end collision Monday afternoon on Highway…

A semi truck blocks both lanes of Highway 20 south of Coupeville Wednesday afternoon. The driver got stuck after trying to make a U-turn.

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Semi blocks Highway 20

A jackknifed semi truck blocked both lanes of Highway 20 near Coupeville for about a half hour Wednesday…

The chowder contest is one of the more popular events of the Penn Cove Mussel Festival taking place this weekend in Coupeville.

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Mussels star this weekend in Coupeville

Penn Cove’s humble but famous mollusk will be celebrated during Coupeville’s first festival of 2011. The Penn Cove…

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Ferry spiffed up to return home

After nearly three years of serving Whidbey Island residents, the Steilacoom II returned to its Pierce County home…

Michelle Rouse walks on Pioneer Way toward a bus stop during a Wednesday morning snow storm.

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UPDATE: Islanders deal with late-winter snow, cold

Friday dawned clear, bright, and a chilling 16 degrees in Oak Harbor, officially putting an end to a…

Lynn “Buck” Compton signs autographs for juniors at Coupeville High School Thursday. He visited the school to share his experiences of World War II.

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‘Band of Brothers’ warrior welcomed warmly

A member of a famed World War II parachute company was peppered with questions Thursday afternoon by a…

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Whidbey Island faces snow days

With the majority of the northern U.S. currently buried under snow, Whidbey Island residents are bracing for a…