Remembering President George H.W. Bush
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Council reduces stability fund
Oak Harbor leaders changed a policy created during a time of political agitation in the city which resulted in the… Continue reading
Commissioners ink $103.8 million ‘status quo’ budget
On Monday, Island County commissioners unanimously approved the 2019 budget, which included funding for two large facility projects and staff… Continue reading
News
Police find pipe bomb in suspect’s car
Police discovered a pipe bomb, an illegal rifle, other guns and a silencer inside a man’s car in Oak Harbor,… Continue reading
Need ideas for book lovers?
S tumped for gift ideas for the book lovers on your list? Check out the Oak Harbor Library’s recently released… Continue reading
Business
Hits lead to drop in WhidbeyHealth Sept. revenue
WhidbeyHealth suffered an unplanned budget hit, making September “not such a good month,” Ron Telles, chief financial officer, said at… Continue reading
Oak Harbor Motors holds food drive for Help House
Oak Harbor Motors is aiming to “drive out hunger” in its first-ever food drive. Through the month of November, the… Continue reading
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Sports
Oak Harbor goes unbeaten in 4 divisions / Girls wrestling
Four members of the Oak Harbor High School girls wrestling team went undefeated at the Foss Tournament in Tacoma Saturday,… Continue reading
4 Wildcats reach finals at Hurricane Harris Invitational / Boys wrestling
The Oak Harbor High School boys wrestling team snared a first and three second-places at the Hurricane Harris Invitational at… Continue reading
Life
Habitat restoration underway at preserve
By Ron Newberry For the Whidbey News-Times Even though he lives in Snohomish, Tom Silliman still manages to keep close… Continue reading
Storybook path planned for newly revamped Windjammer Park
When Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park reopens on July 3, families will be able to enjoy a beautifully illustrated children’s book,… Continue reading
Opinion
Editorial: It’s time to say goodbye to one-use plastic bags
The one-use plastic bags that shoppers get at grocery stores and other retails shops may soon become a thing of… Continue reading
Editorial: Hopefully door to crucial agreement isn’t entirely closed
Navy officials had the daunting task of negotiating with a string of agencies, groups and elected officials in determining how… Continue reading
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