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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington
An EA-18G Growler lands on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field.

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Federal judge rejects injunction request against Navy Growlers

The decision wasn’t a surprise, and it doesn’t directly affect the underlying lawsuits by the state Attorney General’s…

An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/Contributed photo)

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New study finds EA-18G Growler noise goes deep

Study finds levels of underwater jet noise are higher than thresholds known to disturb orcas.

State Attorney General is suing Navy over Growler expansion at NAS Whidbey

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State Attorney General is suing Navy over Growler expansion at NAS Whidbey

The state’s top lawyer is suing the Navy over the noise and other impacts of the Growler jet…

Fish and Wildlife/Contributed photo                                A bear that visited several islands was captured and returned to the wilderness.

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Island-hopping bear is caught and returned to wild

“The nicest bear” is back in the wilderness after a fruitless search for companionship took him to 11…

Navy photo                                A total of 36 additional EA-18G Growlers will be coming to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

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Navy announces decision on Growlers

Under a decision announced today, the Navy will add 36 EA-18G Growler aircraft to Naval Air Station Whidbey…

Island County guards plead ‘not guilty’ on charges of falsifying logs

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Island County guards plead ‘not guilty’ on charges of falsifying logs

Two former Island County corrections deputies accused of forging jail records after the 2015 death of an inmate…

Top photo: A small plane crashed into trees shortly after takeoff from Roche Harbor Airport

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Pilot in plane crash is a well-known Oak Harbor flight instructor

A well-known Oak Harbor flight instructor piloted a small airplane that inexplicably lost power and crashed on San…