News
Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
Oak Harbor’s growth has impacted the fire and police departments’ abilities to maintain service.
News
Options mulled to reduce $429 million school project
A bond measure is planned for the February ballot.
Crosswind
Pop-up beach picnics are a popular way to celebrate coming home
Navy wife’s new business a big hit for deployments, anniversaries
News
Rotary bridge costs over $120,000
The cost of replacing an old bridge at Windjammer Park went up again.
News
Island Transit buses just got a little cleaner
Island Transit is installing new air purification systems on all of its buses.
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Council moves forward with accepting controversial sculpture
Oak Harbor City Council approved two agreements that effectively accept “Angel de la Creatividad.”
Life
Welcome back: Photos from Oak Harbor’s first day of school
Oak Harbor schools had their first day Sept. 9.
News
Marathon will close bridge for 45 minutes Sunday morning
More than 1,000 runners will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and the…
News
Oak Harbor mayor injured, working from home
Mayor Bob Severns is recovering after he broke his leg in a boating accident a few weeks ago.
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Anti-maskers interrupt school board meeting again
In-person sessions have been canceled as a result.
Sports
Fall sports return, with some changes
Traditional fall school sports are already underway after two nontraditional school years.
News
Fundraiser set up for family of late North Whidbey firefighter
Tyler Rico, 32, a volunteer firefighter and EMT, husband and father passed away on Monday.
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Council candidates weigh in on ‘Angel’ sculpture
The fate of the controversial artwork may be decided on Tuesday.