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Caller reports aggressive dog | Blotter

The Coupeville Marshal’s Office responded to the following calls:

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Neighbors squabble over beaver dam

A couple of Central Whidbey residents are miffed over a neighbor’s decision to cut holes in a beaver…

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hubbard squash king: Family crop continues through generations of farmers, consumers

Dale Sherman is up to his elbows in squash. It’s a common position he finds himself in. In…

Washinton State Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith explains her priorities for transportation to Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold with other county commissioners and civic leaders last week.

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Improvements needed, but Washington State Ferries ‘still successful’

Despite navigating through numerous problems, Washington State Ferries still manages to be reliable 99.5 percent of the time,…

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Celebrating 50 years of boat building on Whidbey

Like it’s done nearly 200 times before, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders christened a newly completed vessel over the…

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Name was used without permission | Letter

I am writing in response to your letter, dated Dec. 18, 2014, in which you stated that I…

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Crazy weather caused by global warming | Letter

Crazy weather, you say? Freezing in the east, warm and humid here? Floods and landslides are increasing.

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Nominees sought for Island County volunteer award

Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Jan Holmes Island County Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award.

Members of the Whidbey Island Sea Hawkers Booster Club

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Whidbey Sea Hawkers hold rally at Deception Pass

The “Hawk of Steel” was among the most unique Sea Hawkers at Saturday’s rally at Deception Pass.

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Oak Harbor Downtown Merchants to seek new president after shop closes

Heather Carder is hopeful that one day Oak Harbor’s historic downtown will be a vibrant shopping district and…

Stand-up paddleboarders take to the water in Oak Harbor on a January day in 2014.

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Oak Harbor chamber to highlight outdoors in new marketing campaign

Sometimes, ideas come from the simplest forms of inspiration.

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Time to sign up for Sound Waters event on South Whidbey

The 20th annual Sound Waters event will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at…

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Freeland man stabbed during robbery

A 42-year-old Freeland man is recovering after being stabbed in the leg during a robbery Jan. 1, according…