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Jason Grube, 48, was killed in a bicycle accident last week, leaving behind his wife and three children.
    Whidbey mourns man killed in bike accident
    By Allyson Ballard • August 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A fundraiser was started for the family of an Oak Harbor father and artist who lost his life.

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    Whidbey comedian makes debut
    By Allyson Ballard • August 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Delia Pierce opened for “That Gay Comedy Show” at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon on Saturday.

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    Animal care technician Morgan Kenaley with Shadow at the Freeland Cat Cottage. Photo by Mary Jo Adams.
    WAIF fundraiser challenges Whidbey residents to get active
    By Allyson Ballard • August 8, 2025 1:30 pm

    The dog days of summer are here, and getting active this month can help homeless pets in need.

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    Rick Larsen during conference call with Clinton
    Larsen visits Whidbey to talk about funding cuts
    By Allyson Ballard • August 8, 2025 1:30 pm

    U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Ituha Stabilization Facility in Oak Harbor Wednesday.

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    Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard
    ‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs
    By Allyson Ballard • August 8, 2025 8:30 am

    For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to scoop up.

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    Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.
    The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins...
    By Allyson Ballard • August 5, 2025 1:30 pm

    Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

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    Island Transit plans to move away from hydrogen, for now
    Island Transit plans to move away from hydrogen,...
    By Allyson Ballard • August 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Island Transit plans to use the grant it received for hydrogen buses on hybrid buses instead.

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    An aerial view of the property outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, taken in 2007 and included in Town Council materials. Photo by Coupeville.
    Coupeville Town Council reevaluates property agreement
    By Allyson Ballard • July 29, 2025 8:30 am

    Old agreement may limit Coupeville’s affordable housing.

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    Voters mistakenly issued incorrect ballots
    Voters mistakenly issued incorrect ballots
    By Allyson Ballard • July 29, 2025 8:30 am

    Approximately 500 voters in Central Whidbey received incorrect ballots for the Aug. 5 election.

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    Photo by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue
    Fallen tree hits powerlines, ignites fire in Greenbank
    By Allyson Ballard • July 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Sunday.

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    (Photo by Allyson Ballard) Command Master Chief Ben Faulise shows off his finger tattoos.
    Sailors, former and current, share long tradition of...
    By Allyson Ballard • July 25, 2025 8:30 am

    Attempting to define Navy tattoos is as difficult as attempting to define the people donning them.

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    (Whidbey News-Times file photo) Parts of “Midday Black, Midnight Blue,” an indie movie, were filmed in Coupeville in 2021.
    Coupeville Town Council approves street closures for filming
    By Allyson Ballard • July 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Cameras will soon be rolling again on Central Whidbey.

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    State Talking Book and Braille Library closes
    State Talking Book and Braille Library closes
    By Allyson Ballard • July 22, 2025 8:30 am

    Washington’s only library for those with visual impairments and related disabilities, closed July 1.

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