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Oak Harbor resident accused of brutal Thanksgiving assault

A man was beaten so severely that the he sustained a suspected brain injury.

The mayor’s fence, which violates city code, runs alongside another fence compliant with city code. (Photo provided)

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Fence code to be reviewed by city council after mayor’s violation

Fixing the fence was delayed to March and the code is set to be reviewed by the council…

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New charges filed in Elections Office mask case

Two people who flouted a mask requirement and tried to have a judge reverse the rule face charges.

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Surge in stomach bug hits island

If you have recently experienced diarrhea and vomiting, it is likely not the local restaurant’s fault

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Appeals dropped in Growler noise lawsuit

The Navy and a Whidbey anti-noise group will not battle it out in the Ninth Circuit Court of…

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Margaret Livermore and Teresa Bisaw hang out with Sasquatch.

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Main Street Association director passes the torch

Margaret Livermore is passing the executive director’s hat to Cheryl Grehan.

A U.S. Navy officer, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, celebrates a change of command aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Courtesy photo)

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Whidbey’s Wizards return after historic deployment

Electronic Attack Squadron 133 returned home to Whidbey from a five-month deployment

Photo by Jennifer Holmes

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Wild and wily on Whidbey Island

With a myriad of missing dog reports, Whidbey residents may think coyotes are to blame.

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Number of tourists down, dollars up

The year 2024 saw fewer tourists on Whidbey, but those people spent more money than normal.

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New VA clinic coming to Oak Harbor

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will soon open a new clinic at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

A barred owl dwells in central Whidbey. (Photo by Martha Ellis)

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Costly barred owl management strategy divides Whidbey conservationists

On Whidbey, wildlife experts don’t agree on the controversial strategy.

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Festival association gives back to the community

The Coupeville Festival Association has seen success and is now ready to give back to the community.

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Wine fridge causes Christmas Day fire

A malfunctioning appliance led to a fire in the basement of a Clinton home on Dec. 25.