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Langley City Council approves fairgrounds zoning change

The Port of South Whidbey’s proposal to amend the zoning at the Fairgrounds has moved forward.

The low spots on the baseball field at Windjammer Park allow water to pool. (Photo provided)

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Oak Harbor to improve Windjammer ball fields

The Oak Harbor city council approved funding improvements to ball fields in Windjammer Park.

The fungus causing white-nose syndrome grows on the nose, wings and ears of an infected bat during hibernation, giving a fuzzy, white appearance; here, it's on the bat's snout. (Photo courtesy Ryan von Linden/New York Department of Environmental Conservation)

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Whidbey bats’ behavior likely slowing the spread of disease

White-nose syndrome gets nearer and nearer to Island County, but Whidbey’s bats seem, for now, safe.

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Town boardwalk project meeting draws a crowd

Attendees spoke passionately about the Front Street boardwalk and the Main Street sidewalk project.

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City administrator appointed in unconventional process

Combs is Oak Harbor’s new city administrator, but the appointment process was a bit unusual.

Sam Cullen and Susie Kedar were killed in a motorcycle accident.

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Oak Harbor couple killed in motorcycle crash

Two Oak Harbor residents were killed when they were riding a motorcycle on Central Whidbey May 2,

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Coupeville worker helps save toddler from drowning

A maintenance worker for the Town of Coupeville saved a drowning toddler in the afternoon of Friday, May…

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The Sea Circuits include Finn Macartney, Skye Macartney, Nova Olson, Charlotte Whitridge and Elliott Farrell.

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Whidbey Island’s Sea Circuits set to reclaim their crown

The young champions, the Sea Circuits, are gearing up to defend their title at a regional underwater robotics…

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Pelican event, bird festival take flight

The Whidbey Audubon Society is offering opportunities this week for the bird-curious.

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Christina Elliott is running for Island County commissioner.

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Attorney announces commissioner candidacy

An Oak Harbor attorney, business person and YouTuber is challenging an Island County commissioner.

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Victim of hit and run identified

A pedestrian killed by a hit-and-run driver on Central Whidbey April 25 was identified.

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Open seats multiply on parks and rec board

Two commissioners stepped down from the Park and Recreation District board last week.

Sha’niece Watson (Photo provided by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office)

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Girl, 11, missing from Lynnwood

Sha’niece Watson’s family is concerned for her safety, according to the sheriff’s office. She has ties to Whidbey…