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Wednesday, May 12

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Man hurt in Clinton fire that consumes residence

A man sustained third degree burns to his leg from a fire that engulfed a Clinton home Sunday.

Farmers market attendees shop for local farm goods despite the chilly weather. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Whidbey Island Farmers Market launches at park

Despite rainy weather, the new market had a high turnout on its opening day.

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Dock replacement at Keystone progressing

The Central Whidbey area manager for state parks said the hope is to start construction this fall.

An artist’s rendering of “Angel de la Creatividad” by Mexico City artist Sebastián shows the 37-foot-tall metal sculpture in its proposed location in Windjammer Park. Rendering provided.

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Survey about ‘Angel’ sculpture open until June 16

The sculpture has been mired in controversy since it was presented to the park board in February.

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Bank robber who appeared on TV show sentenced

Richard T. Young pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court June 4 and got two years in prison.

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City staff have said that Northwest Elwha Street will be a better an entrance to Oak Harbor's future 75-acre park despite the city council and a public survey indicating residents would prefer initial access on Gun Club Road.

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Council refuses to pay for traffic study after the fact

The council voted 4-3 to reject an amendment to cover the cost of the traffic study.

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COVID-19 vaccine plentiful across Whidbey Island

Even with the availability of vaccines, only 41 percent of county residents are fully vaccinated.

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OH Lodging Tax Fund gives out $9,576 in grants

Three different groups were awarded the grants.

A fire swept through a family’s home on North Oak Harbor Road Sunday, May 30. (North Whidbey Fire and Rescue photo)

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Fire destroys Oak Harbor home over Memorial Day weekend

Despite the total loss, there were no injuries reported.

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Island high schools plan for live graduation ceremonies

All Whidbey Island high schools are hosting graduation ceremonies, but other senior events may vary.

Caraleigh Hernandez, 10, left, and her sister Denelle, 14, play on the beach at Deception Pass State Park. (Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times)

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Number of visitors nears pre-pandemic levels

Ferry riders and park visitors have increased.

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Improvements may finally come to Northeast 7th Avenue in 2023

The busy, worn-down road is popular with adult and child pedestrians from nearby apartments, but it lacks sidewalks,…