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Jason Grube, 48, was killed in a bicycle accident last week, leaving behind his wife and three children.

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Whidbey mourns man killed in bike accident

A fundraiser was started for the family of an Oak Harbor father and artist who lost his life.

Mattie Hanley, wife of DARPA director Stephen Winchell, smashes a bottle to christen the USX-1 Defiant, first-of-its kind autonomous naval ship, at Everett Ship Repair on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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No crew required: Christening held for autonomous ship prototype in Everett

Built on Whidbey Island, the USX-1 Defiant is part of a larger goal to bring unmanned surface vessels…

Photo courtesy of Cindy Elliser/Pacific Mammal Research

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Resident population of porpoises identified

Researchers have identified harbor porpoises in the Salish Sea.

Rick Larsen during conference call with Clinton

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Larsen visits Whidbey to talk about funding cuts

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Ituha Stabilization Facility in Oak Harbor Wednesday.

Scenarios one through six are provided in a presentation for the Oak Harbor City Council.

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Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

It will likely only impact an estimated 29 businesses and raise about $880,000 a year.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island in August. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Get ready to pay more for a Washington state ferry ride

Fares will rise this fall. And next year there will be a new fee if you pay with…

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Physicians win in hospital board primary

Two physicians will compete for a seat on the WhidbeyHealth hospital board in the general election.

John Fisken file photo

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Lawsuit filed over crash that severely damaged historic Penn Cove Pottery building

The owners of the Penn Cove Pottery building filed a lawsuit against a trucking company.

The sinking "Shark Lady" is sandwiched between a "Hazmat Rescue" vessel on the left, and the "San Juan Enterprise," on the right, which is certified by the US coast guard to legally  haul flammable liquids, according to its website.

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Vessel seized after fuel leak in Holmes Harbor

The vessel was found with its tail end partially sunk below the surface.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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Brush fire scorches hillside in Freeland

Apart from a birdhouse, no structures were damaged Sunday afternoon.

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Oak Harbor woman accused of stabbing man to death in Seattle

Weichert was previously convicted of vehicular homicide in the deaths of three people on North Whidbey

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Whidbey man accused of leading organized crime

More people will likely be arrested in connection to the operation.

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Driver arrested after bizarre car chase on South Whidbey

The suspect stuck his head, left arm and torso out the window while he was driving.