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(From left to right) Darwin Christopherson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist Kurt Licence, WDFW Waterfrowl Section Manager Kyle Spragens and Peter Steelquist pose with the wads they collected at Windjammer Park on Aug. 2.

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Oak Harbor shores disproportionately affected by shotgun wads

Shotgun wads are the most identifiable trash found at the beach

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Man injured in Oak Harbor motorcycle accident

The man was hospitalized following a single motorcycle accident in Oak Harbor Friday evening.

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Library foundation seeks board members

Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation is seeking to expand its board of directors.

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Whidbey sewer plants win state awards

The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility was recognized as outstanding by the Department of Ecology.

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Auditor issues findings against North Whidbey fire district

The reports were released this week but cover the period of Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2021.

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Ferry fare changes forthcoming

Starting this fall, ferry riders will see an increase in fares paid at the toll booth.

A homeless encampment on Hoffman Road has grown. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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County faces hurdles to helping the homeless

County commissioners are considering what steps they can take to clean up these sites.

Ragdoll cats and other animals seized from Kristi Finch's property have been forfeited to WAIF animal shelter. (Photo by Jessie Stensland)

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Court orders forfeiture of animals seized in cruelty investigation

Critters removed from a North Whidbey property last year will soon be up for adoption.

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Habitat for Humanity announces housing program recipients

Habitat for Humanity announced the acceptance of two families into their Homeownership Program.

Cars drive onto the ferry at the Mukilteo terminal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 in Mukilteo, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Shrimp fishing gear snarls Mukilteo-Clinton ferry travel

Service was disrupted for 90 minutes Monday during peak travel time, especially for those departing Clinton.

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WhidbeyHealth named among top of state for responsiveness

The rating is based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’s survey results

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Legislature makes changes to property tax relief programs

The 2023 Legislature passed a bill aimed at easing property taxes for vulnerable populations.

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Man accused of stealing van with dog inside

Prosecutors charged 35-year-old Louis S. Scarpino in Island County Superior Court Aug. 1.