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New Oak Harbor fire station takes one step forward with approval to advertise
Oak Harbor Fire Chief Ray Merrill is taking one small step forward in a project that’s been talked…
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Former police candidate, Freeland resident, pleads guilty to child pornography charge
A South Whidbey man who admitted to having child pornography on his computer during a polygraph exam will…
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Design selected for Oak Harbor sewage plant
Oak Harbor City Council adopted the architectural concept favored by the most citizens for the new sewage treatment…
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Trial to start for Oak Harbor man accused in fatal crash
The man accused of causing a car crash that killed twin sisters from Oak Harbor on Halloween night…
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Controversial Bayshore project in six-year plan
A document that the Oak Harbor City Council routinely approves each year got a little extra attention this…
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$100K bail for Coupeville grad, men face charges for burglary that paralyzed man
A second young Coupeville man was arrested in connection with a July 27 burglary that left a resident…
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A banner summer for Whidbey’s Gauntlets squadron
The Gauntlets of VAQ 136 excelled during pre-deployment combat training at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., in May…
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A legacy of service and a changing of the guard
By Robert M. Harrower, TSgt, USAF U.S. Air Force Recruiting On May 26, Lt. Comdr. Gary Lock, (RET),…
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A heartwarming homecoming
The first wave of the VP-1 Screaming Eagles squadron came home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Aug.…
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The Megan McClung Memorial Run is back
Due to the unexpected passing of the race director, Michael McClung, the 2013 race was cancelled. Megan’s mom,…
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Navy Reserve turns 100
The reserve component of the Navy turned 100 in March, the anniversary of the Congressional act that formalized…
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Veterans quilt with pride, gratitude during sew-a-thon
By KATE DANIEL Every inch Joan Huffman stitched as she guided the red, white and blue fabric under…
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Former Marine speaks on military suicide
Oak Harbor native fights epidemic in podcast By KATE DANIEL Timothy Lawson has difficulty pinpointing the exact date…