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Dead deer may be sign of disease on Whidbey

Mysterious deer deaths have people wondering if a deadly disease may be in the population.

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Bizarre police chase begins on Whidbey, ends in crash

Prosecutors charge Andrew I. Newman with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

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Driver charged with vehicular assault

Driver who caused a car crash on North Whidbey had a blood-alcohol level four times the legal limit.

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Two political newcomers vie for town council seat

A relatively fresh face and a longtime community member are vying to represent Coupeville.

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Candidate forums start next week

Several candidate forums are being held next week ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

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Motorcyclists from Whidbey injured in crash

Roy Smith of Oak Harbor was seriously injured.

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South Whidbey Record staff named among best in state

Erickson was named Feature Writer of the Year for third time; David Welton named Best Photographer.

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Concepción Contreras holds up a photo of her mobile home’s dirty water.

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Oak Harbor mobile home park residents bemoan sewer, water problems

Owner said she’s trying to annex park into city to hook into water, sewer systems.

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Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at school, reassure that it’s a hoax

There were no incidents or safety concerns involving the homeless population at any school campus

This image shows the aftermath of a dike in Cultus Bay that was destroyed by a flood. (Photo provided by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office)

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South Whidbey salmon recovery project receives grant

A project sponsored by the Tulalip Tribes focusing on Cultus Bay won a $314,395 grant.

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Island County burn ban severity lessened

Recreational campfires are allowed in fire pits.

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Cascadia Water customer rates to rise by 49%

The change is down from the 107% increase the company had previously requested.

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Members of the Restoration Advisory Board, which meets one to two times a year, reconvened on Tuesday.

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Navy expands sampling of PFAS in wells

None of the 26 private, off-base drinking water wells sampled by the Navy in 2025 tested positive.