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Body recovered in waters off Whidbey
The body of an elderly man was recovered in the water off the western shores of Whidbey Island…
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Coast Guard ends search for man, 79, who leapt from ferry
The United States Coast Guard suspended its search of the waters of Admiralty Inlet Friday for a Coupeville-Port…
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Enjoying the ride: Severns give first State of the City as mayor
“Somebody asked me the other day, ‘Is being the mayor a full-time job?’” Severns said. “I didn’t answer…
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Grounded boat only spilled 5 gallons of fuel
The private fishing boat that grounded near Monroe Landing last month spilled less than five gallons of diesel…
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Search continues for ferry jumper
The U.S. Coast Guard and other local agencies continue their search for a ferry passenger who jumped into…
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Show stopper: Unusual pickup wins ‘Best of Show’ at North Whidbey Lions 31st Car Show
When Andy Ochoa learned that his restored 1952 Chevrolet COE pickup was going to be immortalized with a…
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Unknown how injured woman ended up under Deception Pass bridge
How the 74-year-old Oak Harbor woman got to the rocks 180 feet below the bridge, nobody knows for…
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What do you call a 15-foot inflatable pig?
It’s the ninth year for the Pigfest, started by Fraser as a thank you gesture for the community.…
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Fishing for a new pastime: Anglers reeling from reality of no salmon fishing this summer
Fishing for chinook salmon closed last Friday in the waters of Admiralty Inlet, the last remaining area around…
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Pigfest, car show ready for crowds
It’s a crapshoot to guess what might be the lasting image from one of Oak Harbor’s biggest weekends…
Life
Season in the wake: Disappointed anglers fishing for new pastimes now that salmon season is closed in waters around Whidbey
For many salmon anglers who live on Whidbey Island, the months of August, September and even October are…
Life
State park manager shares tales and insight
When one of Washington’s most breathtaking state parks is part of your everyday life for 12 years, you…
Life
Spotlight is on spruced up lighthouse
There’s a more polished look to the Admiralty Head Lighthouse these days.