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Judge denies request for new attorney

An Oak Harbor man accused of rape and kidnapping won’t get a new attorney ahead of a trial…

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Oak Harbor approves consultant for new arts plan

The Oak Harbor city council approved a professional services agreement to develop a city arts plan.

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Coupeville Boys Girls Club gets $500k grant

The Boys & Girls Club in Coupeville was allocated $500,000 for the construction of a new gymnasium.

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Ferry line threat leads to arrest

A man is accused of threatening to slash a driver’s tires because he felt she cut him off…

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City of Langley’s general fund in peril

The mayor said the city’s financial position is “not fine” and that an interfund loan might be needed.

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Whidbey Navy officer accused of paying teenager for sex

A Navy officer is facing sex trafficking charges for allegedly raping a 14-year-old he met on an app

A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)

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State settles for $8.5M after impaired driver killed couple on Whidbey

The complaint alleged Mukilteo-Clinton ferry staff made errors that allowed Danielle Cruz, of Lynnwood, to drive impaired into…

Andrew Cummings, PNW Naval Air Museum aircraft conservation and restoration lead, identifies punctures in the PBY that need to be repaired. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Naval Air Museum seeks volunteers to restore PBY

Many drive past a covered PBY-5A Catalina on Pioneer Way every day.

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Coupeville schools want input on cuts

The Coupeville School District is seeking community input to inform upcoming budget decisions.

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County offers $50k for fireworks

Island County officials want people to have a blast on the Fourth of July.

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Aryn States, at left, and Leilani Floyd pose with signs at the walkout in honor of Nex Benedict. The two South Whidbey High School students organized the protest on March 18 to demand a safer environment for LGBTQ+ people.

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South Whidbey students walk out for the LGBTQ+

The death of Nex Benedict sparked a series of protests and vigils nationwide, including on Whidbey.

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Builder, foundation partner to create housing fund

A newly created fund will help direct dollars toward affordable housing projects.

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Spring welcoming drum circle set for fairgrounds

The Whidbey Island Fairgrounds is all set to host an Equinox Drum Circle on Tuesday, March 19 to…