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Large search fails to recover body of murder suspect

Investigators believe the man is a suspect in the murder of an Anacortes elementary school teacher.

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New GOP organization rises in Island County

A disagreement has spawned a new organization for Island County Republicans.

Whidbey horseman Jerry Lloyd demonstrates how to keep a horse safe at an Animal Advocates of Island County meeting on Thursday.

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Animal Advocates of Island County build large animal rescue team

Animal Advocates of Island County are assembling a large animal rescue response team.

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The electronic warfare attack system the Growler, a staple aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey, is getting major upgrades. (Photo by Joe Manhardt)

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Growlers to receive major upgrades

The electronic warfare attack system for the Growler is getting major upgrades.

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Clinton resident David Welton captured this image of a female Anna’s hummingbird near his backyard feeder.

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Humming with activity: Whidbey’s smallest birds return for spring

With the first blossom of salmonberry, Whidbey Islanders have noticed a hum around their feeders.

Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright will soon reach his 100th day in office. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

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Mayor Wright focuses on workplace culture

Next week, the mayor will reach his hundredth day in office.

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Deception Pass Sail & Power Squadron Commander Jerry Liggett captains a boat on the Salish Sea.

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Whidbey boating club offers voyages, certification and education

A boat is a means to freedom, and America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass teaches how to run…

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Oak Harbor plans inclusive regional playground

The playground isn’t about meeting any specific special needs, but a holistic approach to play.

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The junction boxes at the Oak Harbor Marina haven’t been updated since the 1990s.

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Marina power outage declared emergency

A recent power outage at the Oak Harbor Marina is officially an urgent concern.

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Retired Navy officers speak out against force reduction

The local Military Officers Association wrote to Congress following the announcement of sailor cuts.

A truck brings in helical anchors to a Whidbey Shores property to pin the new foundation. (Photo courtesy of Reddan Construction)

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Residents lift homes to protect against sea level rise

Some fed up property owners decided to bite the bullet and raise their home above the flood zone.

Oak Harbor’s new interim city administrator, Sabrina Combs, originally joined city staff in 2020. (Photo provided)

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Oak Harbor brings on interim city administrator

Oak Harbor executive services manager Sabrina Combs is filling in as interim city administrator.

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City picks landscape architects for pickleball courts

Oak Harbor approved an agreement for a company to create a plan for new pickleball courts.