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Unlawful showering could land Oak Harbor man in prison

A homeless man in Oak Harbor could face a prison sentence for taking a shower in the wrong…

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Oak Harbor man accused of sexting with minor

A U.S. marshal, an FBI agent, a state Department of Corrections officer and a detective with the Oak…

Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Seismic Network — A 3.4 earthquake hit in Useless Bay Thursday morning, being felt by residents from Freeland to Langley.

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Useless Bay earthquake sounded like ‘sonic boom’ to some, went by unnoticed by others

A small earthquake that originated in Useless Bay Thursday morning was one of about 60 to shake Puget…

National health changes worry WhidbeyHealth

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National health changes worry WhidbeyHealth

“We’ve now become a risk,” says hospital CFO

Bob Engle checks on his cows kept on leased land at Jenne Farm in Ebey’s Reserve. Engle Farm sells meat through an on-line company, Crowd Cow, that allows people to buy individual cuts that are shipped to them.                                Photo by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News-Times

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Coupeville’s Engle Farm has new steak holders

Crowd Cow connects ranchers to on-line customers

Jordan Schisel, left, determines the length of a cut during the Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers’ annual work day Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Coupeville. The volunteer nonprofit group participated in 18 different projects to help their Central Whidbey neighbors Saturday. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Sun shines on Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a small group gathered at a home tucked in the woods just outside…

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Volunteers sought for Navy environmental board

Environmental issues are a hot topic surrounding Naval Air Station Whidbey Island these days.

Middle school scientists claim first in state

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Middle school scientists claim first in state

Three young Oak Harbor scientists were recently honored for their scientific analysis of local pollution.

At Island Drug in Oak Harbor, pharmacy assistant Trevor Oram sorts pills for a prescription order. Pharmacy tech Lisa Bacolo sorts through the many prescription cards customers bring. in

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County prescription program needs booster shot

More residents could be paying less for Rx

National Day of Prayer observed in Coupeville

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National Day of Prayer observed in Coupeville

Under a long gone blue sky and a bright canopy of noon-day sun, more than 125 people celebrated…

No fear: Climbers inspect the bridge up close

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No fear: Climbers inspect the bridge up close

State Department of Transportation employees who visited Deception Pass Bridge this week have a very specific set of…

Prosecutor observes terrorist hearing at Gitmo

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Prosecutor observes terrorist hearing at Gitmo

From behind triple-pane glass at the back of an enormous courtroom, Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks watched the…

Town ponders best way to co-exist with deer

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Town ponders best way to co-exist with deer

Some of Coupeville’s four-legged residents are a bit ornery these days, and in some cases causing a ruckus.