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Windstorm causes widespread outages
A windstorm hit Whidbey Island on Saturday and caused the second major power outage of the season.
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Fire destroys boat in Deception Pass Marina
No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a boat Tuesday morning in Cornet Bay.
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Palliative and hospice care moves to new home
WhidbeyHealth’s hospice and palliative departments finally have a place of their own.
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Photo reminds whale watchers of ‘salmon hat’ fad
Recent reports have observers wondering if orcas are resuming a “hat” fad originated in the 1980s.
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Island County’s first administrator resigns
The Island County administrator announced that he will resign from the position, effective Feb. 7.
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County mulls electric vehicle charging policy
The policy involves the construction and operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.
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Oak Harbor to host virtual seminars on Business and Occupation Tax
One piece of the puzzle of ensuring a future for the marina is a tax on high-earning businesses.
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Fire leaves family with nothing before the holidays
Though no humans were harmed, a kitten perished in a house fire Wednesday morning on South Whidbey.
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Community helps vet who needs transplant
The family of a Navy veteran is seeking support to qualify for a life-saving organ transplant.
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Commissioners to rescind salary hikes over legal issue
Island County commissioners aren’t able to give themselves raises after all.
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Council picks 4 finalists for seat
The four candidates are James Marrow, James Croft, Tiffany Scribner and Sandi Peterson.
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Oak Harbor allows all-terrain vehicles on roads
The city council approved Ordinance 2013 to allow all-terrain vehicles or ATVs on city streets.
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Whidbey affected by bus driver shortage
Whidbey’s school districts and public transit system are hoping to get some positions filled.