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Popular Penn Cove beach to close for shellfish harvesting starting Jan. 1

A season will be put in place at Whidbey Island’s most popular clamming spot in 2017 allowing shellfish…

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Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue tries sleek new helmets

It looks more like a motorcycle helmet, is lighter weight, offers a reduced profile and improved balance.

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Coupeville sophomore named Boys & Girls Club’s Youth of Year

Sometimes, strength can come from unexpected sources.

A European Starling goes after a block of suet in Admirals Cove. Starlings are non-native species that typically draw the ire of birders. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Whidbey bird lovers go to extremes during winter

On a sloping piece of wooded property at the end of Towhee Lane, wild birds enjoy a little…

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Canopy involved in Growler mishap

A malfunction in the environmental control system of an E/A-18G Growler led to an on-deck emergency that seriously…

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Navy lifts operational pause for Growlers

The Navy lifted a temporary suspension of flight operations for E/A-18G Growlers this morning following an investigation into…

Justin Kelly, left, and Benjamin Stockham play brothers in pursuit of a lost family fortune on a remote island in the independent film “Lost & Found,” written, produced and directed by South Whidbey High School graduate Joseph Itaya. Before its widespead release, the movie will be shown at The Clyde in Langley on Dec. 27. Photo provided by Lost & Found

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Whidbey-inspired film about to hit big screen

A special showing of “Lost & Found” will take place at The Clyde in Langley Dec. 27, including…

Anza Muenchow, left, Pam Bishop and Stinger Anderson are enjoying the confines of the new Washington State University Island County Extension office. The office moved only about a block in Coupeville but is more spacious and visible to visitors. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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New WSU Island County Extension site draws attention

Visitors entering Coupeville may notice a new crimson flag swirling in the wind along Main Street.

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Growler incident injures two aircrew, damages jet at NAS Whidbey

Flight operations have been suspended for all E/A-18G Growlers while the Navy investigates an on-deck emergency that injured…

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Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue bond would fund station renovation, rig replacements

Central Whidbey fire district proposes bond to expand station, replace three aging apparatus

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Coupeville names new student school board representative

Laurence Boado admitted it was a little nerve-racking fielding questions from the Coupeville School Board.

The final episode of the season of the zombie TV series Z Nation was shot at Fort Casey State Park in Coupeville in September. The episode airs at 6 p.m. Friday night, Dec. 16, on the SyFy Channel. Photo courtesy Frank Schaefer/Go2 Z, LLC.

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Z Nation’s Fort Casey episode to air Friday night

He might cover his eyes on occasion, but Jon Crimmins is planning to be keenly focused on his…

The Roller Barn has served as the home for the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor since 1997. A community group is looking to build a new home for the club because it is outgrowing the aging barn. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor Boys & Girls Club looks to build new home

The Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor is looking for a new home. A community group has…