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Emergency repairs follow water line break near Flintstone Park

Water is scheduled to be shut off to three businesses on Monday in Oak Harbor.

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New stabilization center aims for January opening

Island County’s new facility will help people with mental health and substance use issues.

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Restaurant owner aims to make her children proud

Yolanda Rodarte just wanted to make her daughter proud, so she opened a restaurant.

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Brewery works with local farm on seasonal stout

It’s pumpkin pie in a glass.

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Waterfront property owners could receive up to $5,000 in grants

The new grants are part of Island County’s efforts to guard against erosion.

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Homola, Gilday differ on issues

The candidates are running for state representative in the 10th legislative district.

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Making hay to help farmers set back by wildfires in Eastern Washington

Whidbey farmers donated 15 tons of hay to farmers in Eastern Washington this weekend.

Alaura and Kennedy Williams at Sherman Pioneer Farm.

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Yes, there will be Halloween

Halloween is going to be different this year. Here’s a list of COVID-safe events.

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City of Oak Harbor fills director job

The new finance director will begin work later this month.

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Busy street now recognized as ‘Avenue of Oaks’

Southeast 8th Avenue has been renamed to draw attention to Oak Harbor’s namesake trees.

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Oak Harbor buys acreage on Koetje Street

The City of Oak Harbor is in the process of buying 5 acres for stormwater system improvements.

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Oak Harbor will be paying out less in tourism grants next year

The city’s tourism grant funds have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Careage is now Regency Coupeville

A skilled nursing facility in Coupeville has changed ownership after decades.