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The best books for weed identification | Sowin ‘n’ the trowel
One gardener’s weed might very well be a naturalist’s wild flower or a herbalist’s medicinal plant. So much…
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Island County officials heed danger of dry weather, fireworks
Island County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution last week to “encourage all within our jurisdiction to limit…
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Show of gratitude: Coupeville man visits crew that saved his life
Arthur Foley walked up to firefighters and other emergency services personnel wearing a cowboy hat, cowboy boots and…
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New coffee shop owners no strangers to Coupeville
After 23 years away from Coupeville, former Concerts on the Cove founders David and Pat Howell returned this…
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Whidbey General Hospital paid majority of Gipson’s legal defense
Whidbey General Hospital paid its chief nursing officer’s legal fees in defending against a gross-misdemeanor criminal charge of…
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Two in hospital after small plane crash near Oak Harbor
Two people are in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a skydiving plane crashed near the Oak Harbor…
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Patriotism on display in Oak Harbor this weekend
The stage is set for Oak Harbor’s traditional celebration of patriotic pride, and organizers say this year promises…
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Thousands attend Prowler sendoff at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station
The three-day event paid tribute to the EA-6B Prowler and its retirement after 45 years of service in…
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Dried beet pulp said to produce best milk | Looking Back
Here's what was happening in the news this week 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.
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Red tides not all that uncommon | Guest Column
The Island County Public Health Department was notified of a “red tide” in Holmes Harbor on South Whidbey.…
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Will start hitting the brakes for tailgaters | Letters
To those who drive into Oak Harbor every weekday between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., be advised that…
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Island County Sheriff announces series of jail reforms
In response to a report on an inmate’s death, Island County Sheriff Mark Brown announced that he has…
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Ideas explored for felled tree in Oak Harbor
More than a year after Oak Harbor city crews felled a 330-year-old Garry oak, pieces of the ancient…