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City, county leaders to form affordable housing task force
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson and Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns decided that the dire need for affordable…
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New park board commissioner is for the dogs: M&O levy is due for renewal next year
An effort to find a safe exercise space for two rambunctious huskies led an Oak Harbor resident to…
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City inks contract with new police chief
Oak Harbor’s next police chief will likely begin work a month from now, assuming the City Council agrees…
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Oak Harbor veterinarian to fill vacancy as WhidbeyHealth commissioner
The new member of the WhidbeyHealth’s board of commissioners has performed countless surgeries and regularly prescribes medicine, but…
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Work to close lanes at Deception Pass
An Oak Harbor resident’s observation at Deception Pass Bridge led to a $750,000 project that will affect nighttime…
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Therapist caught at bridge with juvenile is charged with sex crime
A 33-year-old Marysville therapist caught in a compromising position at Deception Pass Bridge with a teenage patient is…
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Driver in fatal collision apprehended on arrest warrant
A vehicular homicide suspect wanted by police was arrested in Skagit County Sunday night.
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Info meeting planned for hunting on base
People interested in hunting on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island property during the 2016-17 season are invited to…
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NAS Whidbey Search and Rescue help hiker
A Search and Rescue team of five from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on…
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New command taking over VAQ-136 Sept. 1
CDR Matthew “Fredo” Bogue relieved CDR Christopher “Smiley” Hunter as VAQ-136 Commanding Officer in a change of command…
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Blue Angel making museum new home
The National Naval Aviation Museum has granted The Museum of Flight the permanent loan of a McDonnell Douglas…
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Wizards return home after seven months
On Aug. 10, the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 returned home to Naval Air Station Whidbey…
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Base machinists raise $7,500 for food banks
Machinists Union members who work at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station raised more than $7,500 at their recent…