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WEAN isn’t suing county for first time in 25 years

Whidbey Environmental Action Network has no active cases against Island County.

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School levies, bonds across Whidbey set for Feb. 8 ballot

School bonds and levies on the February ballot will fund nurses, sports and capital projects.

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Tsunami warning fizzled, future threat real

State and county officials have long warned about the possibility of a tsunami striking the island.

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Despite challenges, ferry ridership in pandemic is on the rise

Ferry ridership is approaching pre-pandemic levels, but the same cannot be said for staffing levels.

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Oak Harbor man charged with violating court order

An Oak Harbor man allegedly tried to break down the door of a house on North Whidbey.

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Spike in COVID cases hits schools in Oak Harbor

The district’s COVID dashboard reported a total of 147 cases in students and 25 in staff members.

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Man gets jail for vehicular assault

A Langley man was sentenced to jail for driving intoxicated and seriously injuring a passenger.

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Man to be sentenced again for child rape

A former Coupeville resident may be resentenced due to new case law regarding juvenile offenders.

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Island County expands COVID testing hours

This coming week, testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 20 and 21…

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Port sets $20 an hour minimum wage for staff

Executive Director Stan Reeves broached the subject at a recent Port of South Whidbey meeting.

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Appeal filed against homeless shelter project

A proposed overnight homeless shelter has drawn criticism from neighbors.

David Dodge (Washington State Department of Corrections)

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Former Island County man who killed Stanwood girl gets another chance at release

A state Supreme Court ruling could affect other incarcerated people who committed crimes as juveniles.

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Best of Whidbey certificates are available

They’re here!