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Coupeville man charged with rape of a child
Caleb M. Brunner is accused of sexually abusing a child for years.
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Island County won’t apply for grant for algae control for Lone Lake
Commissioners favor invasive species treatment in lakes.
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Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title
A former candidate for the Coupeville School Board is challenging the language for a school levy ballot measure…
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Ghost boat blocks ferry landing
A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” appeared in front of the Mukilteo terminal early Thursday morning.
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Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding
The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.
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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela
The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.
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All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start recruitment drive
The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.
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Coupeville Town Council slows property agreement discussions
Modifications to the decades-old memorandum of agreement may not come until late 2026.
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Don’t tread on newts that are on the move
In fact, it’s the tail end of the migration of juvenile newts from the ponds to woodland areas.
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Memorial planned for beloved teacher, Mr. Corrales
Edmundo Corrales was killed in a four-car accident on Highway 20 near Deception Pass.
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Community rallies after car smashes Freeland business
Noel Nic’Fergusson was standing behind the register in Wild Birds Unlimited when the Subaru entered.
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South Whidbey at Home expands service area to support more older adults
The membership-based nonprofit connects volunteers with older adults who want to age in place.
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Bacon pans fellow Island County commissioners for in-fighting
She did not support either Commissioner Janet St. Clair or Jill Johnson as the 2026 chairperson.