Saratoga Orchestra event is set for Sat. in Freeland

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Saratoga Orchestra event is set for Sat. in Freeland

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra is getting tropical with its annual fundraising event. This year’s theme is “Island Time —…

Strawberry Daze returns with more to eat and do

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Strawberry Daze returns with more to eat and do

Paige Mueller-Flack hopes to combine education, fun activities and a family-farm atmosphere into the second annual celebration of…

Island County EDC head stays ‘positive’

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Island County EDC head stays ‘positive’

Promoting economic development in Island County comes with its own unique set of challenges, but Sharon Sappington said…

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Fed agency study lowers risk level for firefighting foam

Navy officials need to review a new study on chemicals found in some firefighting foam that contaminated well…

New Coupeville schools superintendent from Oak Harbor

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New Coupeville schools superintendent from Oak Harbor

Coupeville School District announced its new superintendent, Steve King.

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New education, training program for juvenile court

Island County Juvenile Court will soon start a pilot program aimed at reducing recidivism through education and career…

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A chance to get to know the Captain Whidbey, new owners

Over a century old and a central Whidbey landmark, the Captain Whidbey Inn is far from gathering dust…

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Naval search and rescue team rescues two people from Cascade Mountains

A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued two people on Forbidden…

Judge disgusted by killer’s ‘lack of remorse’

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Judge disgusted by killer’s ‘lack of remorse’

Joshua Lambert will spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Town places moratorium on short-term vacation rentals

Coupeville Town Council has voted not to allow any new applications for short-term vacation rentals for the next…

Photo by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News Group                                Sheriff candidates Rick Felici (second from left) and Lane Campbell (standing) addressed questions Friday at forum attended by 45 people.                                Island County Sheriff candidates Rick Felici (second from left) and Lane Campbell (standing) addressed questions at a Friday forum attended by 45 people. Reece Rose (right) of the Old Goats-Fully Informed Voters group helped moderate the luncheon discussion at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club. Photo by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News Group

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Candidates for sheriff address homelessness, other issues

Homelessness, property theft, drugs and other issues addressed

Expert: Chief followed protocol

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Expert: Chief followed protocol

David Marks’ arrest of suspect ‘exactly what we teach’

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Power outage planned for Thursday in Coupeville

About 900 Puget Sound Energy customers in Coupeville will be left in the dark during a planned power…