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Whidbey port working on overnight ferry parking in Mukilteo
A parking garage has been discussed for more than a decade. Now it finally might happen.
Laura Guido
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HGTV star helps Whidbey couple find ‘Lottery Dream Home’
“We really were just trying to get Coupeville on the map,” they said. Warning: spoilers.
Life
Whidbey Island woman’s tiny Christmas village isn’t tiny anymore
A 22-foot-long town is erected in Tammy Butler’s Oak Harbor living room around Christmastime.
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‘Lunar dirt, rocks and legacy’: A NASA geologist looks back
Grant Heiken, now retired on Whidbey Island, helped analyze moon rocks during project Apollo.
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Whidbey park bond measure could save 40 acres of forest
The measure on the November ballot would cost $7.39 a year for the owner of a $400,000 home.
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Rescuers save horse from neck-deep mud on Whidbey Island
The equine, who was stranded in a marshy area near Lone Lake, wasn’t the only animal rescue of…
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Secretary of Navy: Jet noise issue ‘top priority’
He said he couldn’t discuss ideas for solutions because of recent lawsuits.
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Giant pumpkin gained 60 pounds per night during growth spurt
The Whidbey Island gardener’s half-ton gourd, named “Gertrude,” has been receiving visitors.
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Don Lauer named new Langley police chief
He replaces David Marks, who resigned in 2018 after investigation of alleged excessive use of force.
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Life Flight opening helicopter base on Whidbey
The nonprofit air ambulance will reduce response times and help with transfers to specialty clinics.
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Whidbey nonprofit’s sober house helps give men a new start
“Coming from the streets, there weren’t a lot of people I could trust.”
Life
Brothers find untapped potential at Whidbey’s Penn Cove Brewing
The Coupeville-based business opens a second taproom, has plans for a third, plus its own brewery.
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Island County opioid outreach among most successful
In 2018, they contacted 60 individuals who needed help, and 27 entered treatment.
Northwest
Wells dry up in North Whidbey mobile home park
Island County and Oak Harbor staff are working to preserve more than 70 residences.
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Oak Harbor robotics team puts skills to work for little girl
Michaela Reed loves bicycling, even though her arm ends just below her elbow.
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Navy paying about $2.6 million for new Coupeville water plant
The system will eliminate detectable traces of toxic chemicals from firefighting foam.
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Whidbey group declares court victory over prolific logger
Environmentalists say companies have been clearing properties, then getting an after-the-fact permit.
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Everett man dead, woman critical after Whidbey Airpark crash
LANGLEY — An Everett man was killed in a plane crash at Whidbey Airpark on Saturday, the Island…
Business
Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up
New pet waste removal business cleans yards across Whidbey Island
Life
Punk band to celebrate 24th anniversary with Whidbey show
Potbelly, featuring founding members Jason Rodger and Ken Ball, will perform Jan. 18 in Langley.