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Judge declines to revoke accused child rapist’s bail

A judge declined to revoke bail for a man charged with child rape who is accused of violating…

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Langley directs funds toward its initiative against systemic racism

The Langley City Council has taken its next step towards promoting racial justice with the passing of a…

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Parks director parks lawnmower after 37 years

Being in charge of city parks may seem like a sunshiny job dedicated to mowing lawns, planting flowers…

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Oak Harbor police getting body cameras

Someday soon, people’s interactions with officers from the Oak Harbor Police Department may be recorded and subject to…

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Sailor hurt in shooting files complaint for $20 million

A Navy man injured during an unusual 2017 police standoff that ended in the fatal shooting of another…

Skimming the shoreline

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Skimming the shoreline

Thrill-seekers rejoice: Skimboarding may become your next adventure.

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Oak Harbor Public Schools collecting Chromebooks for reuse

Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s closure of schools, Oak Harbor schools distributed 3,200 Chromebooks near the end of the…

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Fire departments see jump in carbon monoxide alarm calls

Fire departments on Whidbey are seeing an increase in carbon monoxide related calls, but often it’s just that…

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Shredding event benefits Soroptimist endeavors

Savibank in Freeland and Soroptimist international of South Whidbey Island are holding a shredding event 10 a.m. to…

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COER, Navy settle FOIA lawsuit

A group known for protesting jet noise at the Navy airfield near Coupeville settled a federal, public-records lawsuit…

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County revises rule for outdoor activities

Anyone gathering outdoors in groups of more than 10 people must first submit a waiver request to the…

Whidbey’s first legal distillery turns 10

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Whidbey’s first legal distillery turns 10

The island’s first (legal) distillery, Whidbey Island Distillery in Langley, turns 10 on Sunday.

Call him ‘Flipper’

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Call him ‘Flipper’

A few lucky boaters in Penn Cove got quite the show when a common dolphin was spotted splashing…