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Downtown Oak Harbor dilemma: Attracting shoppers proving to be a challenge
Recent business closures are putting a spotlight on the struggles some merchants say they are facing in Oak…
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VAQ-130 comes home
With the return of aircrew of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 Zappers in April, those affected by deployment now…
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Holocaust survivors remember April 28
Those who experienced the holocaust will never forgot what they saw. And for soldier Leo Hymas and concentration…
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Commissary offers rewards car apps
Commissary Rewards Card users can now download an Android app to access and clip digital coupons. Available free…
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Oak Harbor High School graduate earns coveted pararescueman
Oak Harbor graduate Joshua Barton has earned the coveted maroon beret as a pararescueman. After graduating from high…
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First responders to perform county fire inspections
Fire districts will now perform fire inspections for Island County, a service that was provided infrequently following staffing…
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Navy wife dedicates life to relief
Tessi Shafer said her involvement with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society saved her life. After the death of…
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Land Trust hires new conservation director
Ryan Elting is as excited about his new job as his new home. “I’m in love,” Elting said…
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Island County looks to prevent floods with FEMA
Property owners facing flood risk will be under the county’s microscope in the coming months. The Federal Emergency…
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Whidbey Island gets green light for Poseidons
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is tentatively approved for six P-8A Poseidon squadrons. The six squadrons are slated…
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Island County tweaks pot rules
Marijuana growers and processors will not have to be located on a county road to be eligible for…
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Island County treasurer is struggling with delayed tax supplements
The Island County treasurer told county commissioners this month that the backlog of unprocessed property supplements will take…
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Homeowners express concerns about dog facility proposed for North Whidbey
Some residents on North Whidbey were surprised and dismayed to find out Summit Assistance Dogs is considering building…