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An orca slaps the water in south Whidbey in 2020. (Photo by Rachel Haight)

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Whidbey’s premiere whale watcher shares love of orcas

Soon, sighting may increase on the island.

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Island County hosting meetings on road safety

The meetings are next week in Langley and Coupeville.

Carol Parbs hits the volleyball at the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool Monday morning. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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North Whidbey Parks and Rec levy on ballot again

The only public swimming pool on Whidbey Island will remain open if the parks and rec levy passes.

Dave Paul

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Business owner challenges incumbent for District 10 seat

The race for Legislative District 10, position 2, is in the final stretch.

A Department of Transportation rendering of the soon-to-be compact roundabout at West Fakkema Road and Highway 20. (Photo provided)

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Highway 20 roundabout work to bring road closures

WSDOT plans to turn the intersection of West Fakkema Road and Highway 20 into a compact roundabout.

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Oak Harbor council sees pay raise

Members of the Oak Harbor City Council just received significant raises.

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County sends shoreline plan to state for feedback

Island County has a new plan that governs the use of the shoreline.

A Northwest Clean Air Agency mobile monitoring unit measures particulate to audit and forecast wildfires and other pollutants. (Photo provided)

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New machine will monitor city air

The Oak Harbor City Council unanimously approved a fancy new air monitoring station.

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Clyde Shavers

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Shavers, Kennedy differ on state priorities

The race for Legislative District 10, Position 1, has whittled to two candidates.

Seagulls battle for the best spot atop the Oak Harbor Safeway. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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County discusses pulling Safeway food permit

The Oak Harbor Safeway has just days to comply with a letter of abatement from the county.

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Oak Harbor police seek solution to gun glut

OHPD is overrun with guns. The police are seeking

Over 40 people came to City Hall on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Oak Harbor Marina. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Residents urge Oak Harbor to keep marina

The 50-year-old marina needs new infrastructure and improvements with a price tag of around $50M.

Photo by Jake Rushlo
Dr. Patrick Schoettmer will give his lecture, “Why is it so hard to get things done in Congress?” at the Coupeville Library on Sept. 29.

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Political science professor to give free lecture in Coupeville

Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Coupeville Library, Dr. Patrick Schoettmer will give a free lecture.