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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.”…

Third-generation gemologist Matt Fikse plans to take over the family business Gerald’s Jewelry when his parents 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,…

Wallie Funk speaks at the opening ceremony of the Oak Harbor Music Fesitval flanked by Mayor Scott Dudley

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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…

Music lovers dance to LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends during the Oak Harbor Music Festival Sunday

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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…

“Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan leads the cyclists of the No Opportunity Wasted team which advocates for multiple sclerosis research. More than 2

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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…

Active-duty Navy volunteers Kaelyn Hall and Jenna Sowers arrange showroom furniture.

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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…

Karla Jacks is running for Island County commissioner as a Democrat.

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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…