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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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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.

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Singing for Bruce Lee Forever

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

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Town council doesn’t sign off an amendment

Further discussion is needed about how to properly regulate the use of sandwich boards in Coupeville

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Sheriff to face Langley police chief in election

The race for Island County sheriff is shaping up to be interesting.

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Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary

Romance comes in all shapes and sizes, at the Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary.

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American white pelicans take flight at Deer Lagoon in 2020.

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County considers management plan for Deer Lagoon Preserve

The 379-acre wetland provides habitat for 218 species of birds.

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Garage of Blessings seeking donations to move

The nonprofit faced a steep rent increase if it didn’t move out by the end of February.