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Oak Harbor woman may face manslaughter charge

Under the proposed charge, Jessica Kido is accused of recklessly causing her child’s death.

(Photo by Marina Blatt) The producers did exactly what the group hoped they would do — exposed secrets, ruined evenings and provided enough material to fuel another hour of postgame analysis. From left are Zoey Wade, Tori Wade and Nick Sanabria.

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Watch party drama: ‘Love Island’ brings Whidbey fans together

Fans of the popular reality TV show gathered for a watch party last week.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Firefighters responded to a fireworks-related blaze in Oak Harbor as late as Sunday evening over the Fourth of July weekend.

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Weekend fireworks lead to injury, multiple fires

Fireworks caused or are suspected to have caused numerous emergencies.

(Photo provided) The eight-part audio drama follows a quest to uncover a hidden treasure, complete with pirates, battles and rough seas. From left are Keith David as Long John Silver, David Ossman as Captain Smollett and Orson Ossman, the writer and director.

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Whidbey sets the stage for Hollywood voices

John Goodman, Keith David headlined a new radio drama.

Marnie Jackson

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School board seeking new member after resignation

Marnie Jackson’s resignation takes effect July 31.

Photo by David Welton

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Patriotic pandemonium returns to Maxwelton

Photos by David Welton: Unabashedly zany Maxwelton Fourth of July parade was bigger than ever.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Only ruins remain of a Greenbank home leveled after a fire and explosion on June 24.

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Greenbank explosion probe could last six months

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating how it happened.

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Budget challenges loom for Island County

Island County is bracing for one of its toughest budget years since the Great Recession.

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Man charged with ER sex assault

A Langley man is accused of sexually assaulting a licensed nurse at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.

Photo by David Welton. Rocky Hawkins gets some help with Legos during a special event at the Langley Library on Wednesday.

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More than books: Levy will help libraries remain community hubs

Voters will have the chance to approve restoring the library levy in the Aug. 4 primary election.

A map provided by the U.S. Geological Survey indicates the location of the earthquake with a star, and the location of the seismic instruments which detected it with triangles.

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Late-night earthquake rattles Oak Harbor

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Oak Harbor woke many Whidbey Island residents on Wednesday.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Ann Merriman and many other pet owners on Whidbey have stories about how long drives to 24-hour emergency clinics off-island have affected their ability to get help for their pets.

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Whidbey pet owners face long drives for emergency care

Pet owners must travel off the island for 24-hour emergency veterinary clinics.

(Photo by David Welton) Langley Police Chief Tavier Wasser, a candidate for sheriff, was supportive of the Pride parade.

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Party endorsement dispute sparks South Whidbey debate

The party of a candidate for Island County Sheriff is being questioned.