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Cars pass through the narrow stretch between Race and Welcher roads, a stretch that the Department of Transportation has talked about widening for years. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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County, state agree on long-awaited, road-widening project on Central Whidbey

The county signed a $3.4 million agreement with WSDOT to widen shoulders on Highway 20.

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Camano Island murder case closed after 21 years

The Island County prosecutor and sheriff officially closed a 21-year-old murder case Thursday.

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Police arrest man barricaded at Oak Harbor senior living home

The man threatened people with a box cutter following a fight over a scooter on Wednesday.

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Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment

The incoming governor traveled to the island this week.

A U.S. Navy EP-3E Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System (ARIES) II, assigned to the “World Watchers” of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1), prepares to take flight within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation.  (Photo provided)

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Renowned Cold War-era spy plane touches down on Whidbey for the last time

With the start of the new year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has left something behind which leaders…

Denis Muller, a resident of Parkwood Manor Mobile Home Park, revies water testing results from Edge Analytical Laboratories. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Low-income Oak Harbor resident without options after contaminants found in water

Muller blames her declining health on contaminants in her water.

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First 2025 baby has auspicious beginning

Plans to spend the holidays on the East Coast were curtailed by the arrival of David Frances Blay.

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City mulls business & occupation tax once again

Oak Harbor leaders are considering a new tax on businesses.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Road closes for transfer of giant boat

A large vessel will be seen slowly making its way to land and across a Freeland road this…

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‘Minority Rape Cult’ has consequences for administrators, students at Coupeville schools

Suspension of Coupeville School District leaders is related responses to student discipline issues.

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Changes proposed in water system management

The change would clarify when a satellite management agency is needed to ensure safe drinking water.

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Community supports Freeland resident following breast cancer diagnosis

A first responder, ferry quartermaster and community informant is in need of help.

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Interim principal named in Coupeville

Springy Yamasaki will temporarily replace two administrators who have been placed on leave.