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From left, Jackie and Jeffrey Baraban enjoy a sunny day on their boat at the Oak Harbor Marina. The Barabans are among those marina patrons who would consider relocating if moorage rates spike too high.

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City eyes big marina rate hikes

A consultant warned the city council that it may need to raise rates and fees at the city…

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John Lovie, director of the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association, speaks at a public meeting June 22 in Coupeville.

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‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water found at Whidbey ‘slice of heaven’

PFAS can cause cancer, low birth weights and increased cholesterol. As a result, residents near Coupeville are drinking…

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Woman petitions to save dog that bit officer

The petition states that the Oak Harbor police are planning on having the dog euthanized.

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Three brush fires sparked on Whidbey

Whidbey Island firefighters responded to three brush fires, two of which caused by fireworks.

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A bunny spies an apple at the fairgrounds in Langley.

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Disposal sites set for bunny bodies

Island Disposal is providing drop-off bins for dead rabbits in Langley.

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Oak Harbor man wanted after ‘spiraling out of control’

A Navy man is wanted on a no-bail warrant after being arrested in two felony cases in two…

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Navy to flyover for the 4th

The Navy will add some excitement to the Independence Day celebration in Oak Harbor.

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Langley hit with copious records requests

The Village by the Sea is hiring a temporary new staff member to handle public records requests.

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Here’s what to know about Independence Day fireworks on Whidbey

As we near Independence Day, it’s important to be aware of fireworks rules, which vary depending on the…

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WhidbeyHealth offers urology care

WhidbeyHealth recently announced the addition of urology care to the services available.

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County eyes fireworks restrictions

New restrictions on fireworks have been proposed in the unincorporated areas of Island County.

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Coupeville dean of students loses job in budget cuts despite outcry

Outcry to save the job of Coupeville’s longtime dean of students failed to persuade school leaders.

File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times Coupeville town officials voted to make Front Street one way and add angled parking to make the historic downtown area more pedestrian-friendly.

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Coupeville’s Front Street to become one-way

The change is intended to make downtown Coupeville safer and more pedestrian friendly.