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Corrected: It’s all over but last minute voting as Whidbey election nears | Election 2011

At long last, Election Day is near. Tuesday, Nov. 8, is the general election and with its arrival…

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Pioneer Way project prompts several financial claims

Harborside Village owner Frank Scelzi is asking for more than $10,600 for property damage he says was sustained…

Oak Harbor Marina Harbormaster Chris Sublet speaks with Terica Taylor on a recent tour of the marina. Taylor owns Deception Pass Tours and is considering starting a gray-whale watching business in Oak Harbor.

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Whale tours could draw thousands to Oak Harbor

ak Harbor may soon be home to a whale-watching business that could draw about 2,000 tourists per season.…

Oak Harbor resident Matthew Raimondi watches as his truck is removed from the shoulder of NE Halyard Lane Wednesday by a forklift. He was in the vehicle when it rolled onto its side.

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Truck rolls, driver escapes in Oak Harbor

An Oak Harbor man escaped serious injury in a single-car rollover accident off NE Goldie Road Wednesday. According…

Oak Harbor resident Steve Hoffmire (far right) appeals to the moderator for intervention during a political forum at Skagit Valley College last week. Hoffmire alleged that Christon Skinner and Gerry Oliver (far left) were being disrespectful while mayoral hopeful Scott Dudley was speaking.

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Crowd takes over candidates’ night at Skagit Valley College

A candidate forum in Oak Harbor last week just may have been the most memorable of the year,…

Oak Harbor City Council candidate Rick Almberg speaks during the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s political forum Thursday. Sitting at right is mayoral candidate Scott Dudley.

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Oak Harbor Chamber puts candidates on the grill

Along with salad and soup, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce members got to chew on political barbs and…

Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue firefighters Leah Kalahiki and Kevin Moberg fold fire hose on top of a water tender at Station 52 on Morris Road. A lack of district volunteers is driving the station’s closure.

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Volunteer shortage mothballs Central Whidbey fire station

Faced with a shortage of manpower, Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue officials have decided to close the district’s…

Port of South Whidbey Commissioner Geoff Tapert addresses the Oak Harbor City Council last week on a plan that could land an expansion of Freeland's Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on the Seaplane Base.

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South Whidbey port may help Oak Harbor land boat builder

Freeland’s Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is finding plenty of friends this year as yet another public agency is…

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Vance heeds call to try, try again for Oak Harbor City Council | Election 2011

Third time’s a charm? In the past four years, Mel Vance has lost two bids for seats on…

Holding aloft a golden pair of scissors

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What a way to go: Oak Harbor celebrates Pioneer Way

More than a thousand people attended the grand opening of SE Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor Saturday.…

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Munns hopes to keep Oak Harbor City Countil seat as Eaton returns: Corrected

Elections are about choices and this year voters will decide between a city councilwoman who is happy about…

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Fresh face takes on volatile experience in Oak Harbor City Council race

One has youth, a fresh perspective and polished passion on her side. The other, experience, determination and a…

Oak Harbor City Council candidates Larry Eaton and Beth Munns listen to a question from SE Pioneer Way merchant Kelly Beedle.

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Candidates face tough Oak Harbor crowd

A forum in Oak Harbor this week saw candidates in hotly contested city races linking themselves with Socrates,…