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Nonprofit parts ways with executive director

A change of leadership is taking place at the Oak Harbor Main Street Association.

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Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor

Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.

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No injuries after SUV plunges into pond

A vehicle overshot a sharp right turn on Highway 20 and crashed into a man-made pond on Dec.…

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Artist of the month focuses on Whidbey

Marianne Borozny captures familiar Whidbey subjects from new and somewhat unconventional angles.

Apple Maps screenshot depicting the location of the proposed hangar.

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Navy proposes building new hangar on Whidbey

It is projected to cost about $200 million.

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Students helped raise funds to help pets at WAIF.

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WAIF receives donation in memory of Oak Harbor girl who died in tragedy

Hillcrest Elementary School teacher Rebecca Ching, students in her class donated pet food

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Health board looks back at year of collaboration

A key initiative of the year is that of the Community Health Improvement Plan.

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A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary, located on Northeast Regatta Drive, is concerned about pedestrian safety around school grounds.

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‘Close calls’ at crosswalks raise concerns at elementary school

A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary thinks more could be done to improve the safety.

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Wayward pooch taken into custody

The Island County Sheriff’s Office took an unexpectedly furry suspect into custody this week.

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Town to replace aging water, sewer lines

Improvements to utility lines and the safety of a street in Coupeville will take place next year.

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Navy initiates interim removal action to target PFAS

Remedial investigations found “elevated” levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances at NAS Whidbey.

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Leather artist makes botanical creations

Kristi Uhles creates leather sculptures meant to evoke the feeling of their botanical inspirations.

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Business

Brian Linson’s landscaping business voted the best

Linson won “Business Person of the Year,” among other awards, as owner of North Whidbey’s BL Landscapes