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Vets weigh in on OLF controversy
Veterans from around North Whidbey have come out in strong support of the controversial touch-and-go operations at Outlying…
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Oak Harbor mayor says chamber funding review ‘politically driven’
The Oak Harbor City Council’s early review of chamber of commerce funding is “absolutely politically driven,” Mayor Scott…
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Oak Harbor City Council approves marijuana moratorium
The Oak Harbor City Council passed a six-month moratorium on the opening of both recreational and medical marijuana…
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Oak Harbor’s Element nightclub forced to close its doors
The Element’s liquor license was officially revoked Wednesday, Sept. 4 by the Washington State Liquor Control Board effectively…
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Patriot Guard Riders honor McClung family
The Megan McClung Marine Corps League bade farewell to Michael McClung, former commandant of the league bearing his…
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Navy will conduct study on jet noise at Outlying Field
The Navy said this week it will conduct an Environmental Impact Statement for Outlying Field Coupeville and Whidbey…
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Whidbey Island named a top place to retire
A national retirement publication has listed Whidbey Island in its book entitled “America’s 100 Best Places to Retire.”…
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Third-generation gem expert continuing a family tradition in Oak Harbor
Matt Fikse became a third-generation gemologist last month keeping with family tradition. Grandson of Gerald and Janet Fikse,…
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Sculpture honors former Oak Harbor teachers
Former Whidbey News-Times owner Wallie Funk donated a sculpture to the City of Oak Harbor to preserve the…
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Music lovers descend on Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor’s second annual music festival brought music lovers from all over the world to enjoy the sights…
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Reality host to lead ‘Amazing’ ride
More than 2,000 people from Seattle and the surrounding areas will be traversing a route through Skagit and…
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Oak Harbor habitat store big success for humanity
When Whitey Kirschenmann took over management of the Habitat Humanity Store in Oak Harbor six years ago, it…
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Camano candidate to seek Emerson’s seat on Island County commission
Democratic candidate Karla Jacks of Camano Island says she will run against Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson for…