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Cause of fatal house fire under investigation

Officials are investigating the cause of a house fire that killed a mother and her two young children…

Justin Kelly, left, and Benjamin Stockham play brothers in pursuit of a lost family fortune on a remote island in the independent film “Lost & Found,” written, produced and directed by South Whidbey High School graduate Joseph Itaya. Before its widespead release, the movie will be shown at The Clyde in Langley on Dec. 27. Photo provided by Lost & Found

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Whidbey-inspired film about to hit big screen

A special showing of “Lost & Found” will take place at The Clyde in Langley Dec. 27, including…

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Coupeville man nearly shot in ‘chilling’ incident

A Coupeville man brandishing a gun was “a hair’s breadth away” from being shot by a deputy during…

Anza Muenchow, left, Pam Bishop and Stinger Anderson are enjoying the confines of the new Washington State University Island County Extension office. The office moved only about a block in Coupeville but is more spacious and visible to visitors. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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New WSU Island County Extension site draws attention

Visitors entering Coupeville may notice a new crimson flag swirling in the wind along Main Street.

Number of water rescues on the rise

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Number of water rescues on the rise

As the number of water rescue calls continue to rise, so does their need for more boats and…

Navy water test results raise fears in Central Whidbey

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Navy water test results raise fears in Central Whidbey

A water sample from a well at a former fire training area at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island…

High court rules commissioners broke law in hiring attorney

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High court rules commissioners broke law in hiring attorney

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled unanimously this week that the Island County commissioners acted in an unlawful…

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Growler incident injures two aircrew, damages jet at NAS Whidbey

Flight operations have been suspended for all E/A-18G Growlers while the Navy investigates an on-deck emergency that injured…

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Flight training scheduled at Ault Field Dec. 19-22

Aircraft carrier-based flight training for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is scheduled to occur in…

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Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue bond would fund station renovation, rig replacements

Central Whidbey fire district proposes bond to expand station, replace three aging apparatus

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Coupeville names new student school board representative

Laurence Boado admitted it was a little nerve-racking fielding questions from the Coupeville School Board.

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Oak Harbor, Coupeville EIS meetings draw much different crowds

Navy public meetings held to inform the public may have resulted in attendees leaving with more questions than…

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Holiday House preparing for season of giving

Volunteers are hard at work this week decorating and organizing for the annual Holiday House giving program, which…