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Island Transit facility hits roadblock
Island Transit will not borrow $22.4 million from an out-of-state lending firm to build a new facility at…
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Low bids cut Oak Harbor’s Pioneer Way project costs
Oak Harbor city officials are breathing a sigh of relief this week as it looks like the most…
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Oak Harbor Marina bond sale attracts no interest
An unforeseen turn in the municipal bond market may leave Oak Harbor in a tight financial position next…
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Oak Harbor funeral director breaks out on his own
With more than 45 years of experience under his belt, there aren’t many people who know the funeral…
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Whidbey Navy base workers join machinists union
More than 220 civilian employees working on Whidbey Island Naval Air Station now have a lot more might…
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Rescuers paddle out to save Penn Cove canoeist from drowning
A man was rescued from the frigid waters of Penn Cove Friday after spending about 30 minutes clinging…
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Car fire on Central Whidbey sends man to hospital with burn
A man was sent to Whidbey General Hospital this week for minor burns he suffered while attempting to…
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Highway 20 to get facelift in Oak Harbor
Along with construction on Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor residents can expect to contend with more than a month…
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Island Transit may borrow millions for two new buildings
After years of being shot down for federal and state grants, Island Transit officials have come up with…
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Oak Harbor public funds at risk, state auditor says
Oak Harbor’s accounting practices put public funds at risk of loss and misappropriation, according to the results of…
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Wrecker wrecked in mishap near Coupeville
A wrecking truck became a wreck itself Sunday when it went over the side of an embankment on…
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Oak Harbor councilman announces cancer diagnosis
Oak Harbor City Councilman Jim Campbell stunned colleagues and members of the public alike this week with the…
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PR firm’s pay shrinks as Oak Harbor takes bigger role
Slowly but surely, the amount spent on a Seattle-based consulting firm for public outreach during the SE Pioneer…