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Brien Lillquist stands atop his Vietnam-era helicopter that has been on his Swantown Avenue property for the past five years. He sold his landmark  helicopter and it was removed from his yard Tuesday.

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Swantown ‘Huey’ helicopter/Whidbey landmark sold, hauled away

For the past five years, a UH1H helicopter has been sitting in the front yard of Brien Lillquist’s…

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Pesticides nix Greenbank tree orchard proposal

Because of the negative effects to nearby organic farming projects, the commissioners for the Port of Coupeville will…

Coupeville Lions Club volunteer Ed Walker unloads a sink from a truck. The hugely popular Coupeville Lions Club Garage Sale takes place Fourth of July weekend.

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Shoppers flock to Coupeville’s garage sale

After seeing all of the furniture, antiques, tools, mementos and sporting goods Friday afternoon, some of the most…

Oak Harbor resident Mike Milat stands with his wife

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Mike Milat leads Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July parade

Oak Harbor resident Mike Milat has been organizing the Noon Rotary Fourth of July pancake breakfast since 1996.…

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Keystone advisory group bucks dock name change

The Keystone Ferry Advisory Committee is recommending the Washington State Transportation Commission reject a proposal to rename the…

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Names considered for Keystone dock and ferry

A business group is hoping a new name for a ferry terminal will help tourists visiting Whidbey Island.…

Barn Rally organizer and Coupeville resident Jackie Feusier sits in her 1953 MG. The Barn Rally takes place Saturday starting in Coupeville.

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Classic cars and historic barns highlight Coupeville rally

Organizers are combining islanders love of vintage autos and historic buildings for a new event that will benefit…

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Oak Harbor School Board questions lawsuit funding

The Oak Harbor School Board members are questioning whether the district should financially support a lawsuit against the…

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Administration position among personnel cuts at Oak Harbor School District

In a cost-saving move, Oak Harbor school officials took advantage of a resignation to eliminate an administrator position…

Five Acre Farm owner Anna Reiser has been selling vegetables at the Coupeville Farmer’s Market. Both markets in Coupeville and Oak Harbor are in full swing.

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Whidbey Island farmers markets up and running

If the early weeks are any indicator, Whidbey farmer’s markets are due for a banner year in spite…

The Chetzemoka

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New Keystone ferry Chetzemoka set to be christened Aug. 28

After nearly three years of ferry service littered with cancellations and delays, a permanent replacement ferry will start…

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue firefighter Mike Myrum ensures a training fire Saturday doesn’t spread to nearby trees and bushes.

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Vacant North Whidbey house burned in training exercise

North Whidbey firefighters got some much-needed training and the Nielsen family got rid of an old home. Firefighters…

Central Whidbey resident Linda Lines holds her pomeranian

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Central Whidbey woman remains homeless after fire

Linda Lines has been struggling to find a new place to live after firefighters pulled her from a…