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Debate continues on whether park sale, swap should require a public vote

The amendment would allow the city to sell, donate or dispose of park land without a public vote.

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Legislative candidates talk ferries, schools

The heat didn’t deter voters from attending another in-person candidate forum on South Whidbey.

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Port of South Whidbey eyes school property for possible housing

The port has decided to pause its application to change the zoning at the fairgrounds.

The hydrogen-powered guts of a new zero-emission Community Transit bus are seen under an open hood at the Community Transit Operations Base in Everett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Island Transit gets $15M for hydrogen buses

Island Transit will receive a federal grant to buy 12 hydrogen buses and fueling infrastructure.

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Tugboat grounded at Pass

First responders, the Coast Guard and a commercial towboat were dispatched to a stranded tugboat.

Tim Hazelo (right) rallies for the Island County Republican Party on Pioneer Way. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Responders, bystander revive 4-person overdose

Police Chief Tony Slowik presented awards to first responders and an Oak Harbor man for saving lives

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Residents alerted about burglar hiding in area

A 33-year-old man stole two cars, burglarized two homes, led a high-speed chase and more.

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Carnival rides were inspected prior to accident

Officials don’t know what caused the Cyclone to tip.

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School replacement levies head to ballot

The South Whidbey School Board approved the addition of two replacement levies on the Nov. 5 ballot.

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Shed set ablaze in Scatchet Head

No injuries were sustained in a Clinton fire that consumed a small shed the night of June 28.

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Businesses join forces in annual ‘Find Waldo’ event

Where’s Waldo? In Coupeville, of course!

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Campgrounds open, food booths reinforced just in time for fair

After an electrical issue forced it to close, the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds’ campground will reopen.

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Pacific Rim Institute welcomes new director

Months after Robert Pelant left PRI, Forrest Inslee was chosen to lead the nonprofit.