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Construction set to begin on Langley Library

At last, the 100-year-old library in the Village by the Sea is ready for renovation.

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Psychologist diagnoses man accused in Freeland murder

Freeland man accused of murdering his mother diagnosed by state psychologist.

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Coupeville teachers air grievances over pay, contract

Coupeville teachers have little confidence in the financial future of the organization.

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Event counts unhoused at one Point in Time

Unhoused people trickled in throughout the day at the annual Point in Time count Jan. 25.

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Inmate charged in jail freezer incident

An inmate faces a felony charge for holding a freezer closed while a food service worker was inside.

Penn Cover Brewery owners, Mitch and Mark Aparicio, at their new Freeland location on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Penn Cove Brewing closes doors

It’s the end of an era for artisanal brewing in Central Whidbey.

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Storm-strewn driftwood covers lot at Deception Pass

Weeks after the storm, part of the West Beach parking lot remains covered with logs and debris.

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Coupeville seeks to fill two positions

Coupeville has been without a planning director or a clerk treasurer since November 2023.

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No sign ‘the big one’ is headed for Whidbey soon

Despite the several recent earthquakes that shook Whidbey, experts say there’s no cause for concern.

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County adopts ban on mortar fireworks

Fans of pyrotechnics living in unincorporated Island County will have a few less options for July 4.

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FBI agents arrest man on island

FBI agents were in Oak Harbor to arrest a man charged in federal court with sexually abusing kids.

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In surprise move, Oak Harbor fire chief loses job

Ray Merrill’s nearly-50-year career in firefighting came to an abrupt halt this week.

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Oak Harbor’s splash park fixes will cost $50k

The improvements should cut down on the use of water and fix other difficulties.