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Injunction filed over LIHI housing project in Freeland

A newly formed limited liability company filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against Island County and a…

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Dave Engle, pictured here with his wife, Dolores, is part of the fifth generation of Engles to own the farm known as the Engle Family Homestead.

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Volunteers needed for farmhouse rescue

Historic Whidbey is calling on islanders to help rescue a historic building from strangling vines.

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Hospital board accepting applications

WhidbeyHealth’s board of commissioners is accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy until Sep. 1

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Century-old event returns to park

On July 23, Deception Pass State Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary.

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Nighttime Puget Sound swimmer rescued

A man who decided to go for a nighttime swim between the mainland and Whidbey Island was rescued.

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Island County may temporarily allow people to legally live in RVs

Island County officials are looking at creative ways to help ease the affordable housing crisis.

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A landslide on a bluff near Langley took out some trees.

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Whidbey’s geological hazard zones have landslide potential

Residents should be aware, but not worried, about the potential for landslides on Whidbey Island.

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Ferguson endorses St. Clair for commissioner

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson endorsed Janet St. Clair this week for re-election.

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Man accused of crashing stolen car

Prosecutors charged Thomas X. Hastings of Clinton with taking a motor vehicle without permission.

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Density rule change aimed at affordable housing

Oak Harbor officials took a step they hope will help with the affordable housing crisis on Whidbey.

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Kayakers saved from windy bay

Three kayakers found themselves in peril when they overturned in the waters of Honeymoon Bay.

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Commissioners vote to fund Harbor Inn project

The only motel in Freeland will soon be turned into a shelter to provide short-term “bridge housing.”