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Shelf life on outdoor proclamation extended

A proclamation on outdoor dining and retail sales in Langley has been extended at least six months.

A portion of Grace Street adjacent to Front Street will be permanently closed to create a seating area for downtown visitors. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Part of Grace Street to close for ‘parklet’

New outdoor seating is coming to downtown Coupeville in the form of a tiny park.

Construction workers repair damage done by a truck that crashed into the wooden building adjacent to Penn Cove Pottery. As of Monday afternoon, the truck had not been removed due to structural integrity concerns at the site of the accident. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Truck crashes into historic building

The former Hingston Store was struck and damaged by a vehicle early Saturday morning.

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Dog rescued near Maxwelton Beach

South Whidbey Fire/EMS came to the rescue of Sammy, the elderly pug who stumbled over a cliffside.

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Waldorf School gets $50k grant to help expand

The grant will help address the growing need for childcare on the island.

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Arson suspect arrested in Langley

A former Oak Harbor man who was wanted for a Friday Harbor arson was arrested in Langley Saturday.

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Man found guilty of controlled substance homicide in fentanyl death

A jury found 27-year-old Dylan W. Vanosdol guilty of controlled substance homicide.

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Live fire

The Oak Harbor Fire Department burned a Southeast Ely Street house to practice extinguishing fires Saturday. Fire Chief…

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Caretaker cottage on Greenbank Farm will be removed from the property because of the numerous safety hazards it poses.

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Port to remove Greenbank decaying caretaker cottage

The commissioners floated several options for what could be done with the lot once it is gone.

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Former Navy man sent to prison for child porn

Christopher J. Precopia pleaded guilty and is facing time in prison.

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CADA hosts fundraiser May 15

Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse is hosting its first fundraiser in two years.

Parents and guardians pick their children up from Coupeville Elementary School. The town will soon install flashing beacons to make the crosswalk safer for pedestrians during traffic-heavy pick-up and drop-off hours. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Coupeville receives grant for crosswalk beacons

The town council voted unanimously to accept the grant during its meeting April 12.

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Larsen insouciant about Russian sanction list

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen isn’t quaking in his boots after being placed on a Russian “stop list.”