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Rotary bridge reopens after $87,000 renovation
The newly renovated Rotary Memorial Bridge was dedicated at Windjammer Park Thursday.
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City council nears end of ‘Angel’ sculpture debate
Council members voted to discuss the final placement of the sculpture at their Aug. 4 meeting.
Life
Kiwanis Beachcomber Bazaar bringing a bonanza of booty
The 17th annual Oak Harbor Kiwanis Club Beachcomber Bazaar will take place on July 10.
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Oak Harbor considers uses for $6.5 million of recovery funds
Ideas for spending American Rescue Plan funds range from bill assistance to crime scene equipment.
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Stabilization center open after 6-month delay
Oak Harbor’s center for people struggling with mental health issues or substance use opened June 28.
Life
Seaweed Smorgasbord: Greens from the sea the next power food?
Whidbey has seaweed on its shores and there are many ways an adventurous eater can try a bite.
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Navy vet gets back to roots at One Willow Farm
The husband and wife duo opened their poultry farm near Oak Harbor amid the pandemic last year.
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Base commander reflects on 33-year Navy career
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Commander Capt. Matthew Arny will retire in July.
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Oak Harbor celebrating 4th of July with a bang
This Sunday will bring out revelers from all over the island to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Burn ban in effect until further notice
Island County will be enforcing a Type I burn ban beginning at noon on June 30.
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Survey says: Most don’t want sculpture
Only 26.18 percent of responses favored the sculpture, while 70.66 percent said they do not want it.
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Oak Harbor water supply stable after Anacortes plant gets more chlorine
The city of Anacortes announced Thursday that its customers no longer needed to conserve water.
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Langley fireworks ban now in effect
Councilmembers voted against shells, smoke bombs, sparklers and their ilk last spring in a 4-1 vote.