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Whidbey General Hospital cited by state for staffing plan lapse
The state Department of Health cited Whidbey General Hospital for violating a state law designed to ensure nurses…
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Navy triples maternity leave for active duty
Being a mother and a sailor Marine became a bit easier this month after the Navy tripled paid…
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WIC scheduled to close on Seaplane Navy base despite Murray plea
Local military families who use the Women Infants and Children’s program, or WIC, will probably have to access…
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OLF flights scheduled in the evening
Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the…
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Oak Harbor Christian School enrolling students
Oak Harbor Christian School is keeping its doors open.
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Judge will hear arguments about OLF injunction Wednesday
A judge may make a decision Wednesday on whether the Navy has to stop flying EA-18G Growlers over…
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New fire grade could lower fire district insurance
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue earned a better Fire Protection Class Grade — a rating that could mean…
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Island County ponders ban on personal fireworks
The hot, dry weather this year has Island County commissioners considering a complete ban on the sale and…
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Patriotism abounds as 4,000 gather for Oak Harbor’s July 4th event
Saturday morning nearly 4,000 people attended the parade, a decades-long tradition. Oak Harbor Noon Rotary Club and the…
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Oak Harbor woman, animal control want pesky pigs penned
Two pigs have been paying Diane Rusher’s house a visit, and they’ve been behaving like … well, pigs.
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Longtime Oak Harbor councilman dies
Long-time local leader Mike Milat, known for his warmth, sharp wit and selfless service to the community, died…
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Parks district still seeking director
After a months-long search for a new director, North Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is back to square…