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Small fish, big barriers: A county confronts climate change
Island County has 196 miles of shoreline to protect as sea levels rise. And erosion is only one…
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Climate change fears motivate scientist, longtime activist
They are well into their 70s and are speaking up for environmental protection in Island County.
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Local Navy bases participating in February terrorism drill
Those near Naval Station Everett and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island might notice unusual activity.
Life
This colorful art will chase away those wintertime blues
The Rob Schouten Gallery’s February show features about 20 Northwest artists who play with color and light.
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Coupeville opposes Navy plan for SEAL training in state parks
The Oak Harbor City Council has not expressed its view on the Navy’s training proposal.
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Whidbey becoming a haven for practitioners of holistic health
The island is flush with naturopaths, hypnotherapists, energy healers and new technologies.
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Oak Harbor Farmers Market closes after more than 20 years
A new group is already planning for a new market this spring at Windjammer Park.
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Navy seeks to conduct SEAL training in Whidbey, Camano parks
The deadline to register to participate in public comment is 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.
Life
This artful flying fish tells the weather in Langley
The Langley Arts Fund commissioned “Weather Vane II” by Wayne Kangas for public art in Clyde Alley.
Northwest
Prosecutor calls commissioner ‘a terrible person’ during public meeting
The two have had a tense relationship for years.
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Madrone tree to make way for bigger McDonald’s in Oak Harbor
Despite being named a Tree City USA, the city has no special protection in place for the native…
Life
Whidbey Island meadery off to a sweet start
Jeremy Kyncl and Michelle Scandalis of Hierophant Meadery in Freeland brew their mead with local honey.
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Island County considers new health officer after old one quit
The state took over COVID-19 contact tracing after an exodus of several health staffers in December.
Life
New cafe on Whidbey Island is adapted to the COVID era
Langley Kitchen has a long list of to-go options, a pickup window and an outdoor patio.
Life
New Clinton store serves as a collective for island’s creatives
The Whidbey Artists Collective showcases artists and artisans’ wares from all over the island.
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New Mukilteo ferry terminal makes a much anticipated debut
The $187 million project, which opened Tuesday evening, replaces a 63-year-old terminal nearby.
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‘No more pretty hair or feet’: Your top 2020 What’s Up? stories
Hoarding, Grouchy Chef, HGTV, TP and Starbucks cups also are among our readers’ favorites.
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Island County nurses quit over concerns about COVID response
The state will take over case investigations and contact tracing as other health officials also leave.
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An enduring mystery on Whidbey: A skipper missing 7 years
Allen Fletcher, then 30, disappeared in Langley after the boat he captained pulled into the harbor there.
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The mystery ‘lady in the lighthouse’ isn’t spying on you
She and other watch for sea creatures during noisy pile driving that can ruin their appetite.