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Motorcyclist killed in North Whidbey crash

A motorcyclist who was killed in a collision on North Whidbey on Oct. 13 has been identified.

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Freeland dog recovering after chemo poisoning

A Freelander is asking for help after her dog nearly died from licking the skin of a cancer…

A house on Northeast Third Street in Coupeville suffered some damage to the bathroom but ultimately survived a Monday blaze. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Arson suspected in 2 fires

A possible arson brought commotion to a quiet Coupeville street on Monday.

Cackles the Clown (left) and Sam Fletcher pose at Return of Frightville. (Photo provided)

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Beneath the mask: An inside look at a haunted barn

What follows are true stories from Twisted Manor as told by creatures who dwell within.

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A Growler with VAQ-130 Zappers flies near OLF Coupeville.

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Updated: Navy searches for crew after Growler crashes near Mount Rainier

The fate of two crew members of a Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft that crashed near Mount Rainier yesterday…

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Whidbey man arrested in fatal shooting, held on $1 million bail

The victim, 40-year-old William Wright, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the shooting.

Ram Construction staff hoist the horizontal Angel De Creatividad sculpture upright on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Oak Harbor installs long-awaited sculpture

The Oak Harbor landscape has taken a slightly new shape.

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South Whidbey group plans new tiny home village

A tiny house advocate has her sights set on creating a new community for homeowners in Langley.

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Curbside recycling in rural Whidbey moves forward

The company that picks up garbage from many Whidbey homes plans to add recycling to curbside service

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Island County corrects mistake in voters’ pamphlet

No, the South Whidbey School District does not plan to build an aquatic center.

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Festival in Oak Harbor will happen without Holland moniker

The Oak Harbor Chamber is rebranding Holland Happening to the Whidbey Island Culture Fest.

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Derek Griffith, 29, has had a passion for construction since he was a toddler.

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Construction site attracts a beloved regular

For weeks, Derek Griffith has been religiously visiting the construction site at NE 7th Street.

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Oak Harbor man charged with murdering wife

An Oak Harbor woman suffered a prolonged, severe beating “akin to torture.”