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Man charged in burglary at Greenbank residence

A Coupeville resident accused of breaking a homeowner’s back during a July 27 burglary and then fleeing to…

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Baseball bat burglar facing court charges

One of two brothers allegedly involved in a home-invasion burglary in which residents were beat with clubs and…

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Greenbank Farm managers say they’re backing out of the picture

Any hope that the Greenbank Farm Manage-ment Group could continue in an advisory role over the farm were…

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Question of the Week: What do you think of this week’s federal court decision refusing to halt activity at Coupeville’s Outlying Field?

We asked five people their opinion on the COER federal court ruling.

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Active shooter report a ruse, sheriff says

A 911 report of an active shooter Friday evening in the Rolling Hills neighborhood of Whidbey Island was…

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Island County prosecutor sues over county’s contracted land-use attorney

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks, on behalf of the state, filed a lawsuit against a land-use attorney the…

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Nurses rally as talks with Whidbey General Hospital enter fifth month

They had hot dogs, balloons and a message: The nurses at Whidbey General Hospital won’t back down until…

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Coupeville woman claims port violated Open Meetings Act

A Coupeville resident filed a petition against the Port of Coupeville Tuesday claiming two of the three commissioners…

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Professional staff underpaid, Island County salary study shows

A new salary study by Island County’s human resource director shows that employees in professional positions like attorneys…

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Wood from landmark oak may become giant acorn, Oak Harbor City Council OKs plans to turn felled tree into art

The Oak Harbor Arts Commission got the all clear to find artists to turn a felled centuries-old Garry…

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Looking back: 125 years of Whidbey history

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

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COER members failed to do due diligence | Letter

Hooray for the staunchly American judge who threw the anti-American Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve out of court in…

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Will keep fighting to keep Navy here | Letter

What a great day for the Navy and citizens of Island County and Oak Harbor. Although this is…