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Mark Saia, right, chats with fellow captain Jonny Johnson before departing the Coupeville Wharf Wednesday. A night earlier, the 1925 schooner Suva broke free from her mooring during a nasty wind storm and ended up approaching the rocks across Penn Cove near Blowers Bluff. Saia got in an inflatable tender at the wharf and raced across the cove despite heavy gusts, high waves and increasing darkness to single-handedly rescue the boat. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Captain’s heroics saves Suva from rocks

After a harrowing ordeal Tuesday, Mark Saia arrived home around midnight and soaked in his hot tub, allowing…

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Oak Harbor Marina breakwater damaged by winds

A breakwater at Oak Harbor Marina sustained damages as it was pounded by large waves and swells during…

Bruce Carman

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Future of North Whidbey fire district at stake as 4 vie for seat

Outcome of the Aug. 1 primary election may shape the future of North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.

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North Whidbey Park and Rec levy on August ballot

Commissioners for North Whidbey Park and Recreation District are gearing up to ask voters to approve a replacement…

WhidbeyHealth consolidates billing offices

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WhidbeyHealth consolidates billing offices

Improving customer service the goal of “First Call Resolve”

Photos by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News-Time                                Competitors cross paths in the single woman race during Saturday’s Penn Cove Water Festival. Canoe races ranged from one person to 11-person crews.

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Sun shines on Coupeville’s canoe races and water festival

Cross cultural connections celebrated

Hillcrest engineers success with STEM Family Night

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Hillcrest engineers success with STEM Family Night

The kids bounced on the balls of their feet with eager expressions as teens from Oak Harbor High…

North Whidbey Fire proposes levy lid lift

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North Whidbey Fire proposes levy lid lift

Officials with North Whidbey Fire and Rescue are asking voters in the district to increase property taxes in…

Photo by Jessie Stensland/Whidbey News-Times                                A project to replace the hangers on a water pipe under Deception Pass Bridge will take longer than expected.

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Night bridge work extended

Late-night work on the underbelly of Deception Pass Bridge will continue for a little longer and cost a…

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Island County jail wins award for improvements

Island County earned an award recently for its efforts to fix problems in the jail which led to…

Waterfront association moves into new location

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Waterfront association moves into new location

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is stretching out in new office space and gearing up for a busy tourist…

Memorial Day parade route trimmed in Coupeville

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Memorial Day parade route trimmed in Coupeville

Popularity of Coupeville’s Memorial Day parade has created big concerns for the little town.