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USS Utah survivors unite
By RON NEWBERRY The USS Utah reunion went so well, Cecil Calavan thought it might never end. Calavan,…
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Veterans honored at Battle of Midway celebration
Retired Commanders Harry Ferrier and Harvey Lasell were the guest speakers at the 71st Anniversary of the Battle…
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Veteran honored for volunteerism
Jim Ramler, a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, was selected by the Washington Health Care Association as…
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State parks to remain open with new budget agreement
Despite the threat of closures, Whidbey Island state parks will remain open. Legislators were able to come up…
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Yoga heats up in Oak Harbor
When Carol Sele moved her hot yoga studio from Coupeville to Oak Harbor, she admits it was “kind…
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Website names Oak Harbor top 10 small town
Oak Harbor places number four on a list of Top 10 Small Towns in the United States, according…
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Base furloughs to begin next week
Approximately 1,200 civilian workers at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are slated for furloughs starting next week. Capt.…
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Island residents struggling to find work — and keep it
Even while unemployment numbers are falling state and countrywide, Whidbey Island residents continue their struggle to find jobs…
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Fleet Readiness Center earns Whidbey Green Seal
Fleet Readiness Center Northwest received the Whidbey Green Seal Thursday for efforts in recycling and energy conservation. As…
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Visitors catch a rare glimpse of Camp Casey
There’s something mysterious about the Colonel’s House. The three-story, colonial-style home with gothic elements sits at the highest…
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390th sees change command
An Air Force Color Guard parades the Colors at the 390th Electronic Combat Squadron Change of Command May…
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Traffic Impacts at Seaplane Base
Starting in early July, construction of a new fuel pipeline will impact traffic on Seaplane Base. From July…
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Pool fan leads Whidbey league to record numbers
For retired Senior Chief Paul Allers, Oak Harbor and billiards go hand in hand. Allers, who has run…