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Park and rec district board urged member to resign in closed session

Kraner had not yet decided whether to remain on the .

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Seals and sea lions are the focus of legislation proposed by federal lawmakers in the interest of saving salmon.

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A new seal culling proposal revives an old debate

Legislation would expand the killing of seals and sea lions in an effort to protect salmon.

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Mary Engle named to WhidbeyHealth board

She is the former assessor and former county planning director.

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Tour de Whidbey unites cyclists for a good cause

Three of the five routes this year are new.

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WhidbeyHealth honored for labor and delivery initiative

The hospital earned the Rural Quality Every Day Extraordinary Award.

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Oak Harbor man charged after infant suffers fractures

A detective with the Oak Harbor Police Department started investigating the case on April 27, 2025.

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Draft plan identifies Island County’s biggest disaster risks

The public can provide input on the proposed update.

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NAS Whidbey to participate in regional disaster drill

Navy installations will conduct an earthquake and multi-hazard response exercise Aug. 3-7.

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Board of Health backs voluntary kratom limits

Board members unanimously approved a letter asking retailers to remove or restrict kratom products.

(Photo provided by Veronica Montanez) Heavy smoke emanated from a fire which ignited Saturday afternoon on the North End.

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Brush fires erupt at both ends of Whidbey

Despite rainy, overcast weather, firefighters responded to brush fires at both ends of Whidbey.

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Coroner confirms cause of woman’s death

North Whidbey resident Annie Drexler died while burning garbage at her home on July 21.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Losing staff as a result of funding reductions has affected the chamber’s visitor information center, pictured here.

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Chamber seeks city aid for Fourth celebration

The chamber wants a two-year contract granting it $50,000 in lodging tax funds annually.

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Man accused of bus vandalism

An Aberdeen man coated several Coupeville School District buses in fire-retardant powder.