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A Western Toad found on North Whidbey rests in a resident’s hand after getting a bath. WEAN’s latest petition is critical of the county’s lack of protections for the rare animals like the toad.

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Whidbey Environmental Action Network challenges county’s fish and wildlife regulations

Whidbey environmentalists have made good on their threat to file legal action against Island County after commissioners’ adoption…

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It’s hard to fit 20 years into one article | Opinion

In 20 years, Lyla and Phil Snover have not only created a lot of snowmen, but a lot…

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Island County extends levy, seeks public input on conservations funds

County leaders approved a continuation of the conservation futures levy Monday at the same rate as last year…

EDC Director Ron Nelson

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With more funding, Island County leaders expect EDC growth

There’s a reason they call him Taz. David Fernandez, who goes by the hyper-active monicker, recently gave Island…

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Citizens have an obligation to vote | Letter

In choosing not to vote, Mr. David Coleman, who wrote a Nov. 22 letter to the editor, does…

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Food banks need help year-round, not just holidays

‘Tis the season for Thanksgiving and blessings; it’s the season for giving to others.

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Six-year-old Oak Harbor girl survives wreck near Anacortes | Corrected

A 6-year-old Oak Harbor girl is recovering at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a car accident in…

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Former Coupeville man charged with attempted sex abuse

A former Coupeville man was arrested in an online sting operation targeting child sex predators earlier this month,…

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IRS, Puget Sound Energy phone scams rampant

Island police and Puget Sound Energy is warning Whidbey residents to beware of phone scammers who are targeting…

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Funding needed for Coupeville land purchase

The Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship is facing a Dec. 2 deadline to purchase the 175-acre property…

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Debra Ann Swaer

Debra Ann Swaer died Nov. 26, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Deb was born…

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North Whidbey Park and Recreation board sends back swim coach’s contract for revisions

An unauthorized contract for a swim coach and terms of that deal raised concerns this week for the…

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Think about securing firearms this Christmas | Letter

Editor, Buy a dad or loved one a gun safe for Christmas. I waited in the aftermath of…