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Navy sets schedule for supplemental Growler study

The Navy expects to complete an analysis of an environmental study of Growlers at NASWI by February.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Everett Herald)

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Ferry system braces for abundance of travelers

About 67,000 travelers are expected to take a ferry either to or from Whidbey this Thanksgiving.

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Island man accused of dog cruelty

A 54-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of strangling a dog.

Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright addresses Chamber of Commerce luncheon attendees with a State of the City address on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Mayor touts big improvement in staff morale

In a recent speech, Mayor Wright announced his success in making the city a great place to work.

This map of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds shows the Port of South Whidbey’s boundaries, outlined in red. Concession stands, at far left, are not fully on the property.

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School board okays inclusion in port’s feasibility study

Port of South Whidbey commissioners will assess whether housing is possible.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
The Valley High Park sign stands in the bushes.

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Mobile home community unites against alleged landlord negligence

Last week, Valley High households came together to plan, seek legal advice and vent.

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Hospital district budgets for projects, surplus

Whidbey’s hospital district looks like it will remain firmly in the black next year.

(Photo by Luisa Loi)
Pastor Fannie Dean poses in front of the property on Goldie Road that she hopes will one day house an extension of the Mission Ministry Faith Center.

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Pastor seeks donations to buy city land

Fannie Dean plans to build a multipurpose center on a 3.4-acre property on Goldie Road.

Don Scoby, commander of Scottish American Military Society Pig War Post 1859, plays the bagpipe at the Veteran's Day Parade in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Pipe dreams: Scottish American Military Society plays on

Don Scoby has always been fascinated by bagpipes.

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Hoffmire leaving city council

An Oak Harbor city council member and former mayoral candidate is moving away.

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue crew assist a grounded sailboat Thursday. (Photo provided)

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Two men rescued from sailboat

Three agencies were involved in the rescue of two people from a sinking sailboat Thursday evening.

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Foundation grants to nonprofits exceed $2.6 million since 2017

The Whidbey Community Foundation celebrates National Community Foundation Week Nov. 12-18

Photo by David Welton

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Campaign for pickleball courts welcomes donations

Donations will fund a half-million-dollar project to build new public courts on South Whidbey.