Oak Harbor council picks new member in 4-2 vote
Justin Burnett / Whidbey News-Times
City Clerk Connie Wheeler swears in Joel Servatius moments after his appointment to Position 5 on the Oak Harbor City Council Tuesday at City Hall.
February 22, 2012
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Man’s throat slashed with broken bottle at Oak Harbor nighclub
A 26-year-old man is on a ventilator after a suspect slashed his throat and face with a broken beer bottle at the Element nightclub in Oak Harbor early Saturday morning, according to the police.
February 22, 2012
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Oak Harbor mayor breaks tie, sewer study to proceed
A study that will help determine the fate of a proposed local improvement district for a waterfront community in Oak Harbor will move forward after all.
February 22, 2012
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Wind cancels ferry to Port Townsend
Weather conditions canceled Coupeville ferry Wednesday morning.
Due to windy conditions, the 9:30 a.m. sailing from Port Townsend and the 10:15 a.m. sailing from Coupeville have been canceled.
February 22, 2012
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New nickel an acre land fee probable
As a result of a state Supreme Court decision, it appears that an assessment on Island County property owners will increase.
February 22, 2012
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Island County’s $5 land tax tossed by court
A Supreme Court ruling filed Thursday likely means that a special $5-per-parcel assessment to fund the Whidbey Island and Snohomish County conservation districts violates state law.
In response, the Board of Island County Commissioners is holding a special session at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 to consider whether to schedule a public hearing to repeal the 2009 ordinance that imposed the special assessment.
February 19, 2012
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Central Whidbey voters’ approve fire district levy hike
Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue’s levy-lid request has passed.
Results posted late Tuesday on the Island County Auditor’s Office web- site show that 56.38 percent of voters approved the measure while 43.62 percent voted against it. Only about 30 ballots are left to count and the next batch of results will be released Feb. 28.
February 19, 2012
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None hurt in North Whidbey Middle School scrap
Four students were involved in a spontaneous fight at North Whidbey Middle School last week. There were no injuries but the police were called.
“The police determined it was not an attack or assault. It was more of a case where both parties were at fault,” said Oak Harbor School District communications director Joe Hunt.
February 19, 2012
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As Oak Harbor girl recovers, man says he was attacked by same dog
A second person has come forward to say he was attacked by the same pit bull that was one of three dogs to attack an Oak Harbor girl last week.
The 12-year-old girl attacked by three pit bulls Feb. 5 is in good spirits as she recovers from her injuries, according to her father.
February 18, 2012
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Sixth site added to Oak Harbor sewer plant mix
Although pressed for time and confronted by a handful of concerned property owners, the Oak Harbor City Council has agreed to consider a sixth site for a new wastewater treatment plant.
The 20-acre area is located north of Crescent Harbor Road and east of Regatta Drive, just outside city limits. It consists of nine different parcels, all of which are under private ownership.
February 18, 2012
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Backstop demonstrates Coupeville School District’s facility needs
Coupeville School District workers are busy replacing the baseball field’s backstop, which was finally torn down after years of degrading.
The backstop was only one symptom of deteriorating facilities brought to the attention of the school board Monday night.
February 18, 2012
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