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Shoplifting turns into gunplay on South Whidbey

A thief threatened an employee at Goose Community Grocer with a handgun.

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Councilmember Craig Cyr studies the plans for workforce housing on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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New details, concerns emerge about fairgrounds housing

The Port of South Whidbey unveiled a plan for “workforce” housing on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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South Whidbey resident Cecelia Dance took this photo Tuesday morning, near Baby Island.

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Weird weather wallops Whidbey

Whidbey has seen it all at once — rain, sunny skies, hail, strong winds and even a thundersnow.

The two newest members of the fleet are the E Ford 350EL model Lightning eMotors battery electric vehicles donning the organization’s brand-new design: stripes of green, blue and purple gradients behind simple linework of orcas, homes, trees and sunshine. (Photo courtesy of Island Transit)

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It’s electric! Two vans added to Island Transit fleet

Part of a plan to eliminate all carbon emissions by 2035, Island Transit acquired two electric vans this…

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Last Friday, a vehicle rolled down the side of the road and fell about 30 feet onto a dirt road by East Crescent Harbor Road on North Whidbey. The driver was uninjured.
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A tow truck pulled out an SUV from the dirt road at the bottom of a 30-foot drop following an accident at East Crescent Harbor Road last Friday.

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Lack of guard rail worries Whidbey residents

Some North Whidbey residents are concerned about the lack of guard rail at East Crescent Harbor Rd.

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Piper the happy puppy is looking for a good home.

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WAIF sees increase in pet surrenders

WAIF experienced a significant increase in dog and cat intakes last year.

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Robert DeLaurentis stands on the 3,250 feet long runway at DeLaurentis International Airport. The aviator is hoping to purchase a property to add more lenght to the runway, which also needs to be repaved and widened.

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Oak Harbor airport designated as ‘international’

Last Friday, the DeLaurentis Airport officially added “International” to its name.

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Oak Harbor city administrator loses job

Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright terminated the employment of the city administrator last week.

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Council mulls future of East Langley

Langley city council is considering how to balance the environment with affordable housing.

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Suzie Reynolds demonstrates how to use the new wind phone at Trustland Trails Park.

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No sound but the wind

South Whidbey Islander designates newest phone booth in memory of her son.

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Oak Harbor motorcyclist arrested for speeding

The man is accused of driving a motorcycle through Oak Harbor at a high speed on Feb. 19.

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Tony Cladoosby and Michelle Calvin receive the key to their business, Beaver Tales Coffee, located at the Coupeville Historic Wharf.

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New businesses coming to Coupeville wharf

An Indigenous and woman-owned coffee shop and a basic-necessity shop for boaters will open soon.

Unanimously, the Oak Harbor city council approved the purchase of the "Song of the Salish Sea" mural. (Photo courtesy of Nick and Kendall Mann)

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New Oak Harbor mural sings to the Salish Sea

The council approved use of the creative arts fund for a new mural, but some aren’t thrilled.