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Respiratory illnesses still pose risks on island

The deaths of two Island County residents prove that seasonal illness should not be taken lightly.

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Callahan McVay peers through a telescope on First Street in Langley. During the pandemic, the Langley Main Street Association installed the telescopes, which make for great whale-watching opportunities.

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Main Street program helps revitalize downtown areas on Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island has a total of three Main Street associations.

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SPIN Cafe offers warm, healthy meals to guests.

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SPIN Cafe awarded $600K for homeless services

An Oak Harbor nonprofit was awarded federal money that will allow it to move to a new location.

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Adam J. Belanger is wanted on a $25,000 arrest warrant.

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Whidbey man wanted on warrant seen with gun, tactical vest

Deputies are looking for a man wanted on an arrest warrant, last seen in the Greenbank area.

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Lt. Peggy Dente, left, and Lt. Lyndsay Evans will take part in the flyover at the Super Bowl this Sunday.

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Whidbey aviators set to buzz Super Bowl

A flight crew from NAS Whidbey will represent the U.S. Navy in the traditional Super Bowl flyover.

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Attendees bid at a previous Coupeville Lions Club scholarship auction.

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Lions club hosts scholarship auction

The Lions Club scholarship auction returns Feb. 25 at the Oak Harbor Elks Club.

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Port of Coupeville projects finally move forward

After three years, permits were granted to replace and repair degraded caps and piles at the wharf.

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Oak Harbor child molester sent to prison

A 47-year-old man was sent to prison for repeatedly and regularly molesting two children.

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Oak Harbor’s flawed purple street lights to be replaced

Drivers in Oak Harbor will no longer be seeing purple.

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Coupeville Town Council approves creative district

Whidbey Island is one step closer to having its second state-certified creative district.

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Judges rule in two public records lawsuits against Langley

Two judges recently made rulings in separate Public Records Act lawsuits against the city of Langley

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Local egg market is sunny side up

Along with the rest of the country, Whidbey Island is seeing the effects of “eggflation.”

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A road safety plan funded by a federal grant will prioritize projects to make Whidbey roads safer for all users.

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Federal grant to fund Island County road safety plan

IRTPO received $403,200 to create a safe streets master plan.