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The gangway was higher than the wharf for the first time in more than 40 years because of king tides and flood waters in December. (Port of Coupeville file photo)

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Coupeville plans public survey, meeting for shoreline assessment

The town of Coupeville is taking preliminary steps to protect its shoreline.

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Oak Harbor council considers code of conduct

Oak Harbor City Council is considering adopting a code of ethics and conduct.

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Island Transit recently added on-demand bus service in Northwest Oak Harbor.

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Island Transit expands on-demand service

Island Transit is now offering on-demand service in northwest Oak Harbor.

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Man kicked off Coupeville ferry, tased in restaurant

Efforts by police to get an erratic visitor to leave Whidbey Island ended with the man being tased.

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Whidbey woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

Kristi L. Finch pleaded not guilty at the Island County Superior Court hearing.

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Ellison the elephant seal made a dramatic appearance on a Greenbank beach Monday.

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Whidbey elephant seal reveals aggressive side

Ellison the elephant seal was in a bad mood Monday.

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Trial set in Island County Superior Court for dog shooter

Bart H. Klempel, a Camano Island resident, is accused of shooting a pellet gun and killing a dog.

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Oak Harbor beaches were inundated with driftwood during recent king tide events.

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No damage reported from second round of king tides on Whidbey

High tides exceeded 13 feet in some areas on the island between Jan. 21 and 25.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor council considers future of arts fund

Oak Harbor officials are considering changing the way creative arts are funded.

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Port of Coupeville to make offer on Oak Harbor airport

The Port of Coupeville continues to pursue ownership of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport near Oak Harbor.

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A federal grant will help pay for the cost of adding a charging station to the Clinton ferry terminal.

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Federal money to help electrify Clinton ferry dock

The federal government is going to help pay to electrify the Clinton ferry terminal.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Roadside homeless camp on North Whidbey raises concern

While the camp provides shelter to some, it has generated a host of concerns.

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Caller turns in barking seals | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Dec. 28