Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s closure of schools, Oak Harbor schools distributed 3,200 Chromebooks near the end of the school year so that students could continue… Continue reading
The Port of Coupeville’s board of commissioners is looking to hire a new financial advisor to assist in the pursuit of a line of credit… Continue reading
After a series of interviews, David Kuhl has emerged as the City of Oak Harbor’s new development services director. Kuhl was selected over two other… Continue reading
Pass Lake exceeds the state standard for toxic algae, according to the state Parks and Recreation Commission. People are advised against swimming in the Fidalgo… Continue reading
Multiple agencies responded to a false report Saturday about a body in the water underneath the Deception Pass bridge. A single caller reported seeing a… Continue reading
Freeland residents used garden hoses to help firefighters battle a house fire Saturday. No one was injured in the fire that severely damaged an unattended… Continue reading
Second District Con-gressman Rick Larsen visited several Oak Harbor businesses that received federal COVID-19 relief funding. The representative met Thursday with local business owners and… Continue reading
Regency on Whidbey’s second annual Rock-A-Thon to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association is adopting safety guidelines for COVID-19. According to Community Relations Director Teri… Continue reading
Oak Harbor is looking to add two Portland Loos at Flintstone Park. The stainless steel toilets are known for their semi-transparent design that aid in… Continue reading
Oak Harbor is looking to add two Portland Loos at Flintstone Park. The stainless steel toilets are known for their semi-transparent design that aid in… Continue reading
The Oak Harbor City Council significantly reduced the spending authority for all contracts in order to brace for the economic effects of COVID-19. Councilmember Joel… Continue reading
A spate of vehicles crashing into buildings is just an anomaly, according to Oak Harbor Fire Chief Ray Merrill. Last Thursday, a teal Honda Accord… Continue reading
Downtown Oak Har-bor was a little busier than normal Thursday night. Although it was overcast, restaurants and shops were experiencing more visitors than usual, according… Continue reading
Oak Harbor City Council appointed substitute teacher Millie Goebel to fill a vacancy created after councilmember Bill Larsen moved outside of city limits. Goebel was… Continue reading
The city of Oak Harbor has recently experienced some major staff turnover in key positions that are still in the process of being filled. Countless… Continue reading
The Washington State Employment Security Department reports that the unemployment rate continues to be high, but certain industries have begun to see job growth when… Continue reading
Scott and Calysta Webb long dreamed of running a business. Originally, they were planning to open a coffee shop, but when they arrived on Whidbey… Continue reading
