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Coalition eyes former church near Coupeville for new shelter

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is looking into the possibility of turning a building in Central Whidbey into an…

North Whidbey firefighters helping to battle wildfires in California

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North Whidbey firefighters helping to battle wildfires in California

Four North Whidbey firefighters were part of the firefighting effort in California this past week, and smoke from…

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Exonerated by selfie in Texas case, man accused of sharing child porn

A man who made international news when a selfie exonerated him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and carving an…

Andreas Wurzrainer, chef and director of the Coupeville School District’s Connected Food Program, lifts a tray with pasta, meatloaf and zucchini. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News-Times

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Coupeville schools, local nonprofit, awarded grant to build school farm

The Coupeville School District, in partnership with the nonprofit Coupeville Farm to School, has received a grant that…

House fire in Admiral’s Cove displaces family

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House fire in Admiral’s Cove displaces family

No one was injured.

South Whidbey pickleballers seek a permanent place to play

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South Whidbey pickleballers seek a permanent place to play

South Whidbey residents are rallying for a permanent place to play pickleball, one of the nation’s fastest growing…

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New island-wide leadership program seeks applicants

A community leadership program that has been forming for the past two years is now looking for its…

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Oak Harbor councilman ‘embarrassed’ about city permit snafu

A youth sailing club has had trouble constructing a storage shed.

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Suit accuses Oak Harbor mayor, city administrator of unethical conduct

The public works director and a former city engineer have filed a lawsuit against city leaders.

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WhidbeyHealth says employee tested positive for COVID-19

All elective surgeries have been postponed until Oct. 7.

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Recent rain lowers county’s fire danger

Recreational fires are now permitted.

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Oak Harbor Police investigating faux bomb

Police are investigating the faux bomb as a criminal case.

Couple on the run as boat floats away

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Couple on the run as boat floats away

The boat was left floating in Penn Cove, but ran aground last week.