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Dead whale washes up on Whidbey beach

The body of a 40-foot-long adult female gray whale beached on Ebey’s Landing Monday.

Photo by David Welton

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Part of the pack: South Whidbey man leads goat hikes

The unusual hiking party made quite a sight, with passersby pulling out their phones to take photos

A deputy’s body camera video of Tim Hazelo was played in court.

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Jury finds former head of Island County Republicans guilty in Elections Office mask mandate case

Timothy Hazelo was convicted of unauthorized access to an election office, a felony charge.

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Island County commissioners adopt updated development moratorium

The measure was controversial in Clinton, where it is an obstacle in the construction of a new motel

Sign for Big Brothers Big Sisters outside their office.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters to close after 26 years

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County announced Wednesday that the nonprofit will close in Sept.

Photo by Marina Blatt
From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf

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Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120

The Coupeville Wharf will celebrate its 120th birthday with a giant waterfront party.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Patriotism on parade in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor showed up and showed out for the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities on Friday.

These gorillas went bananas for the Fourth of July parade.

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Marching to their own beat

The annual Fourth of Maxwelton July parade on South Whidbey celebrated eccentric American fun

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Ebey’s Trust Board laying off staff after losing federal funds

The board is looking for options for new and increased funding sources.

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The Chaun Club, together with its Lady Chauns

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Motorcycle Club holds concert for Make-A-Wish

The Chauns Motorcycle Club is throwing the inaugural Island County “Chaunsert” this weekend.

Photo courtesy of Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network
A seal pup caught in a net on the Fourth of July thrashed around for hours before being cut free by rescuers that afternoon.

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Baby seal freed from net on Independence Day

Seal mother bit kayaker who attempted rescue

Photo courtesy of the Island County Historical Society

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Historic preservation, worker housing considered for Bayview School property

A local nonprofit is interested in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of a historic property

John Eaton Facebook photo

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Carnival company faces lawsuit over ride tipping over in Oak Harbor

A Navy family filed a lawsuit against an amusement company responsible for a toppled ride last year