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Island Transit plans to move away from hydrogen, for now
Island Transit plans to use the grant it received for hydrogen buses on hybrid buses instead.
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Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster
Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.
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Fireworks burst to attention of county commissioners, once again
An Island County commissioner is discussing changes to future Independence Day celebrations.
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Voters mistakenly issued incorrect ballots
Approximately 500 voters in Central Whidbey received incorrect ballots for the Aug. 5 election.
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Coupeville Town Council reevaluates property agreement
Old agreement may limit Coupeville’s affordable housing.
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Fallen tree hits powerlines, ignites fire in Greenbank
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Sunday.
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Candidate withdraws from hospital board race
Theodore Smith has decided to drop out of the race for a seat on the public hospital district…
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Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion
Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina
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Levy and aquatic center on the agenda for special meeting
South Whidbey Parks and Rec will discuss a levy and an aquatic rec center construction contract.
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Upcoming forum to feature fire commissioner candidates
The event aims to assist undecided voters prior to the primary election.
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Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure
The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.
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Coupeville Town Council approves street closures for filming
Cameras will soon be rolling again on Central Whidbey.
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State’s new rent cap set just below 10% for 2026
Washington’s statewide cap on annual residential rent will be down slightly from its current level.