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Construction set to begin on Langley Library
At last, the 100-year-old library in the Village by the Sea is ready for renovation.
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Psychologist diagnoses man accused in Freeland murder
Freeland man accused of murdering his mother diagnosed by state psychologist.
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Coupeville teachers air grievances over pay, contract
Coupeville teachers have little confidence in the financial future of the organization.
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Event counts unhoused at one Point in Time
Unhoused people trickled in throughout the day at the annual Point in Time count Jan. 25.
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Inmate charged in jail freezer incident
An inmate faces a felony charge for holding a freezer closed while a food service worker was inside.
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Penn Cove Brewing closes doors
It’s the end of an era for artisanal brewing in Central Whidbey.
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Storm-strewn driftwood covers lot at Deception Pass
Weeks after the storm, part of the West Beach parking lot remains covered with logs and debris.
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Coupeville seeks to fill two positions
Coupeville has been without a planning director or a clerk treasurer since November 2023.
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No sign ‘the big one’ is headed for Whidbey soon
Despite the several recent earthquakes that shook Whidbey, experts say there’s no cause for concern.
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County adopts ban on mortar fireworks
Fans of pyrotechnics living in unincorporated Island County will have a few less options for July 4.
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FBI agents arrest man on island
FBI agents were in Oak Harbor to arrest a man charged in federal court with sexually abusing kids.
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In surprise move, Oak Harbor fire chief loses job
Ray Merrill’s nearly-50-year career in firefighting came to an abrupt halt this week.
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Oak Harbor’s splash park fixes will cost $50k
The improvements should cut down on the use of water and fix other difficulties.