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The 50-year-old Oak Harbor Marina has been the center of many recent debates on its assets and liabilities.
    Citizens don’t want marina to close, but solution...
    By Sam Fletcher • November 26, 2024 1:30 am

    The cyclone last week caused some damage to Oak Harbor’s already-deteriorating marina.

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    Council seeking applicants
    Council seeking applicants
    By Sam Fletcher • November 26, 2024 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor is taking applications for position 5 of the city council.

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    Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
The Valley High Park sign stands in the bushes.
    Mobile home community unites against alleged landlord negligence
    By Sam Fletcher • November 19, 2024 1:30 am

    Last week, Valley High households came together to plan, seek legal advice and vent.

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    Don Scoby, commander of Scottish American Military Society Pig War Post 1859, plays the bagpipe at the Veteran's Day Parade in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)
    Pipe dreams: Scottish American Military Society plays on
    By Sam Fletcher • November 19, 2024 1:30 am

    Don Scoby has always been fascinated by bagpipes.

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    North Whidbey Fire and Rescue crew assist a grounded sailboat Thursday. (Photo provided)
    Two men rescued from sailboat
    By Sam Fletcher • November 15, 2024 1:30 am

    Three agencies were involved in the rescue of two people from a sinking sailboat Thursday evening.

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    The Kilung Foundation meets at the Phagtsok Gedun Choling Temple in Clinton. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)
    Whidbey Buddhist leader offers new teachings about digital...
    By Sam Fletcher • November 15, 2024 1:30 am

    In his new book, Rinpoche offers generational Kilung teachings.

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    Bald eagles have increased in numbers on Whidbey Island. (Photo provided)
    Audubon societies prepare for world’s longest-running science project
    By Sam Fletcher • November 15, 2024 1:30 am

    Local Audubon Societies are gearing up for this year’s Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running community science project in the world.

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    Steve and Martha Ellis stand near a Whidbey forest. (Photo by Beth Stephens)
    Whidbey naturalists to present ‘Life Among Trees’
    By Sam Fletcher • November 15, 2024 1:30 am

    The presentation will help identify the main flora and fauna species in Whidbey forests.

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    Photo by Sam Fletcher
Daniel Caldwell and Donna DeBonis stand before Tossin’ Axes on Midway Blvd. on Friday.
    Axe-throwing joint to build speakeasy
    By Sam Fletcher • November 12, 2024 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor is soon to have a “secret” billiards room.

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    Oak Harbor to develop new economic strategy
    Oak Harbor to develop new economic strategy
    By Sam Fletcher • November 12, 2024 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor is seeking some creative ways to revitalize the economy.

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Senator Ron Muzzall
    Senate, county commissioner race too close to call
    By Sam Fletcher • November 8, 2024 1:30 am

    Two key races affecting Whidbey Island residents are real nail-biters.

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    Nick Ricci, a Navy veterans, hosts the episodes of Working on Whidbey.
    Oak Harbor veterans hosts ‘Working on Whidbey’
    By Sam Fletcher • November 8, 2024 1:30 am

    Working on Whidbey is a series that showcases Whidbey’s businesses, talents and culture.

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    Oak Harbor Fire Department, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Northwest Illahee Drive Tuesday night. (Photo by John Fisken)
    Fire scathes garage in Oak Harbor
    By Sam Fletcher • November 6, 2024 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor Fire Department responded to a residential fire around 8:30 Tuesday night.

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