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Navy SAR conducts 3 rescues
Search and Rescue teams from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island rescued three skiers in two rescues over the…
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No surprises on first day of filing week
The first day of candidate filing week didn’t yield any big surprises in those who are seeking elected…
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Iconic inn gets new cedar roof thanks to grant
The iconic Captain Whidbey Inn near Coupeville is closed to visitors, but the rustic structure has a dazzling…
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Pandemic’s impacts on county budget mitigated
Island County government is predicted to lose millions of dollars in sales taxes and other revenues this year…
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Blue Fox petitions to avoid becoming pandemic casualty
If it can’t open for business soon, the Blue Fox Drive-In may be closing its doors for good,…
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Bayview Road house destroyed by fire
A Bayview home was fully engulfed in flames early Sunday morning. Despite the complete loss, no one was…
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Spike in ferry ridership spurs concerns
Despite the governor’s stay-at-home order, a sharp increase in people visited Whidbey last weekend, worrying island leaders and…
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DOD transfer delays leave some families in limbo
To limit spread of COVID-19, the Department of Defense extended travel restrictions for military personnel until June 30,…
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House damaged after kitchen fire spreads
Nobody was injured when a kitchen fire spread into the walls and a concealed ceiling space of a…
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Ice cream company launches ‘pint club’
Islanders longing for the days of slinging back a pint at their favorite brewery can soon help themselves…