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File photo Lone Lake on South Whidbey has a history of water quality problems.

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State may help with Whidbey algae woes

Island County officials are searching for ways to deal with a more subtler aspect of climate change.

James Kiesel

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Suspect rams cars, escapes police

James S. Kiesel Jr., a 37-year-old Oak Harbor resident, is wanted on a $100,000 warrant

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Two separate structure fires caused by generators occurred on South Whidbey over the weekend.

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Unsafe generator use sparks South Whidbey fires

At least two structure fires caused by generators over the weekend have rendered homes unlivable.

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Repair crews work to restore power to Whidbey Island after aggressive winds took out power lines and poles over the weekend.

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Windstorm knocks out power

The first major wind storm of the season knocked out power for nearly 35,000 Island County residents

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Shavers, Paul, St. Clair, Felici ahead in first count

Incumbent candidates in Island County races are ahead in the first count of ballots Tuesday night while two…

Clyde Shavers

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Candidate’s father alleges son lied, including about military service

Clyde Shavers claimed to be a nuclear submarine officer. His father says ‘not even for a day.’

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Voting now open for Whidbey nonprofit organizations to win big

Whidbey Island organizations are in the running for a grant from the Boeing Employees’ Credit Union.

Capt. Eric Hanks, left, presents Chief Ryan Mooney with the Navy Marine Corps Medal Oct. 31.

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Crew members receive award for life-saving efforts

Two crew members from NAS Whidbey Island Search and Rescue received a prestigious award this week.

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Goosefoot convenes new housing organization

A South Whidbey nonprofit formed a working group to address the growing housing crisis.

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Commissioners approve rate increase for solid waste disposal

Next year there will be increases in the rates county residents pay for the disposal of solid waste.

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Board room dedicated to Kathleen Anderson

Board members dedicated their meeting room to the former member who passed away last September.

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Merwine resigns from Coupeville School Board

The Coupeville School Board will begin the search for a new director.

Lam (left) and MacQuarrie (right)

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Chief deputy treasurer, salesman face off in election

Chief Deputy Treasurer Tony Lam, a Democrat, is facing Richard MacQuarrie, a Republican.