Andre Stone was one of three undergraduates at the University of Washington asked to help design a better helmet.

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Coupeville grad helping group develop safer football helmet

One of the reasons 2011 Coupeville High School graduate Andre Stone didn’t play football for the Wolves was…

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Kitty holds woman hostage | Island Scanner

Island County Sheriff’s Office The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:…

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Parks district still seeking director

After a months-long search for a new director, North Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is back to square…

Congressman Rick Larsen visited county officials in Coupeville earlier this week to talk about transportation needs for the area.

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Larsen talks transportation during Whidbey visit

Roads, bridges, highways, ferries — all are essential for the economic health of the state and Island County,…

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If you must light off fireworks in this heat, be smart and safe | Opinion

It isn’t right that Island County’s fire marshal can impose restrictions on — even ban — recreational fires…

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Hearings set on ferry fare hikes

A fare hike for Washington State Ferries is the subject of public hearings in July, including one on…

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Hearings board gives Island County deadline to comply with critical areas rules

Island County’s 2014 beaver dam rules sprang a big leak recently when a state regulatory board found they…

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Coupeville grads compete at collegiate level

All-American honors earned by Coupeville High School graduate Hunter Hammer highlighted the athletic efforts of local graduates competing…

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Items go quick at Coupeville Lions’ garage sale

The energy was electric Saturday morning as hundreds crowded at the starting line of the Coupeville Lions Garage…

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North Whidbey rally stops Central Whidbey | 9/10 Softball

It's hard to imagine a better way for the North Whidbey Little League 9/10 softball team to start…

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Fireworks displays will go on in Island County, resolution urges limiting personal use to prevent fires

Island County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution last week to “encourage all within our jurisdiction to limit…

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Dry weather worries some Coupeville farmers

Georgie Smith pulls her truck up to a patch of land and surveys a field through her window.

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Splinters of thought for a wooden year | Rockin’ a Hard Place

Six years ago this month, my spouse, two dogs and I began our new lives on the Rock.…