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Body recovered in waters off Whidbey

The body of an elderly man was recovered in the water off the western shores of Whidbey Island…

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No s’more campfires: Burn ban levels heightened with arrival of hot weather

Washington State Parks, Island County and the National Weather Service issued warnings and burn bans covering Island County.

Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue was among the agencies that responded to the report of a ferry passenger jumping from the Kennewick ferry shortly after departing the Coupeville landing Thursday night. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for the missing passenger Friday.

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Coast Guard ends search for man, 79, who leapt from ferry

The United States Coast Guard suspended its search of the waters of Admiralty Inlet Friday for a Coupeville-Port…

Mayor Bob Severns chats with luncheon attendees Thurday after delivering his first State of the City address since being elected.

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Enjoying the ride: Severns give first State of the City as mayor

“Somebody asked me the other day, ‘Is being the mayor a full-time job?’” Severns said. “I didn’t answer…

The Golden Rule first set sail in 1958 in protest of nuclear weapons testing. The boat visited Coupeville Wednesday

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Historic Golden Rule Peace Boat makes way through Penn Cove

On Aug. 17, the Golden Rule Peace Boat made its way into Penn Cove, an emblem of its…

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Changes and challenges ahead for Wolves | Football

The Coupeville High School football schedule will have a different look this fall — along with an increased…

A fishing boat grounded in Penn Cove in July

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Grounded boat only spilled 5 gallons of fuel

The private fishing boat that grounded near Monroe Landing last month spilled less than five gallons of diesel…

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Bryant stance makes him officially a RINO | Letter

Bryant claimed to be running under the Republican tent, but his “never-Trump”-like statement betrays the majority of Republicans…

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Another successful art festival completed

Under sunny skies and despite an abundance of events on Whidbey over the weekend, attendance was strong for…

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Nortier at wheel in effort to get IT on track

Mike Nortier, the director, has been riding bus routes to help him get a feel for both the…

Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue was among the agencies that responded to the report of a ferry passenger jumping from the Kennewick ferry shortly after departing the Coupeville landing Thursday night. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for the missing passenger Friday.

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Search continues for ferry jumper

The U.S. Coast Guard and other local agencies continue their search for a ferry passenger who jumped into…

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Boyles fundraiser set for Friday

A fundraiser for Bennett Boyles and his family will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at…

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Looking Back: Rising cost of newsprint leads to ‘parlous times for publishers

Here's what was happening in the news this week 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.