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    Island County begins update of hazard mitigation and wildfire protection plans
    Island County begins update of hazard mitigation and...
    June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The effort aims to prepare the region for wildfires, floods, earthquakes and severe storms.

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    The remains of a house were still smoking the day after an explosion and fire destroyed the structure and killed a man.
    Man killed in North Whidbey explosion was building...
    By Jessie Stensland • June 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Mark Fakkema’s body was found in a shop next to his parents’ burned-down house on Strawberry Point Rd.

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    Photo by Cherie Tober A Whidbey Island home caught fire after an explosion.
    One missing, two injured after explosion on North...
    By Jessie Stensland • June 18, 2025 1:30 am

    The cause of the explosion is unknown. An investigation is ongoing.

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    Burn ban declared in Island County
    Burn ban declared in Island County
    By Jessie Stensland • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The beginning of the annual burn ban in Island County means that summer is officially here.

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    Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim director.
    Port of South Whidbey now searching for interim...
    By Kira Erickson • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port of South Whidbey has decided to suspend its current search for its next executive director.

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    Ezra Bolton and Chris Whiteman hang up a part of the wall (photo by Marina Blatt).
    High school class teaches hand-on engineering skills
    By Marina Blatt • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Architecture Construction class at Oak Harbor High School installed solar panels.

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    After 6 years, still no trial in vehicular homicide
    After 6 years, still no trial in vehicular...
    By Jessie Stensland • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Six years after a fatal two-car collision on North Whidbey, the accused driver hasn’t gone to trial

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    Volunteer Ron Ward with Theresa Williams, a Meals on Wheels recipient (photo courtesy of Island Senior Resources).
    Loss of federal funding may be on the...
    By Kira Erickson • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    A nonprofit providing services for seniors and disabled adults could be facing a budget shortfall.

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    Members of the Unity Fellowship Juneteenth program rehearse for Thursday’s event. Photo provided.
    Churches unite to celebrate Juneteenth
    By Allyson Ballard • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Several Whidbey churches will host their annual Juneteenth celebration Thursday at Windjammer Park.

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    Two clubs joined together for a convoy of historic military vehicles on Whidbey Island Saturday (photo by David Welton).
    Convoy of military antiques rolls across the island
    By Marina Blatt • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Members from the two clubs rolled through Whidbey Island in “steel veterans” for a military convoy.

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    Photo by David Welton
    ‘No Kings’ protest on Whidbey draws huge turnout
    By Kira Erickson • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The largest and most visible demonstration took place in Coupeville, where an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people were in attendance.

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    Man charged with stealing COVID rental assistance funds
    Man charged with stealing COVID rental assistance funds
    By Jessie Stensland • June 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Ten of the applications were fraudulent, but nearly $40,000 was paid out to three applications.

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    Oak Harbor mayor holds barbecue to talk about...
    By Jessie Stensland • June 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Wright is hosting a unique forum and barbecue at 4-7 p.m., on June 20 at Catalina Park.

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