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Coupeville bar delights in the quirky

The Spectacled Sasquatch, a quaint bar, opened in Coupeville last month.

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Mayor, council get raises

The Oak Harbor mayor and council members got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.

An drawing from Island County shows a potential site for a new jail north of Oak Harbor.

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County sets meetings for potential jail sites

Island County leaders are looking at three possible locations for the construction of a new jail.

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Northern neighbor to help Whidbey conquer a common ‘alien invader’— Scotch broom

Vancouver Island is lending Whidbey Island its battle plan for vanquishing a common foe.

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Queen-Bee Pantry buzzing with excitement at new site

A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the new…

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HOA policy hinders removal of unsafe trees

Getting approval to remove a tree which damaged a home took two months for a North Whidbey resident.

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St. Clair not seeking reelection, ‘Granta Claus’ throws hat in ring

This year is a consequential election year for Island County government.

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Life

Murder mystery tees off at WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

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City hires falconer to chase away gulls

Say goodbye to stolen french fries and bird dropping on cars.

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Two fires on Whidbey on Friday the 13th

The larger of the two fires displaced two people and took five hours to fight.

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Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation

Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.

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Creperie brings French breakfast to Japanese restaurant

For her newest culinary concept, Joan Samson is going back to her brunch roots.

(Photo provided) Oak Harbor teenager Genelia Lai sings a cover of One Last Time by Ariana Grande on her YouTube channel.

Life

Singing for Bruce Lee Forever

An Oak Harbor teenager plans to deliver a knockout performance in honor of Bruce Lee.