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Oak Harbor man burned in bedroom blaze

An Oak Harbor man was injured early Wednesday morning while attempting to put out a small fire in…

A miniature version of a bronze mermaid that may end up decorating Pioneer Way sits on display at one of several Arts Commission meetings held over the past few months.

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Panel nears Pioneer Way art decision

A meeting next week may be the public’s last opportunity to weigh in on proposed art pieces for…

Oak Harbor Parks Board member Helen Chatfield-Weeks performed the honors of cutting the ribbon while Mayor Jim Slowik and Hank Nydam

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Trailhead marks city’s ‘crown jewel’

Oak Harbor’s waterfront trail project reached a major milestone last week with the completion of the system’s centerpiece.

Oak Harbor resident Jeanan Richter asks about the wastewater treatment facility at Windjammer Park.

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Environmental concerns sparked by Oak Harbor sewer plant siting

It doesn’t have to smell like roses, but Oak Harbor’s new wastewater treatment plant better not stink. It…

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North Whidbey Fire and Rescue plunks down $1.55 million for new headquarters in Oak Harbor

After investing nearly $400,000 on a new building on Heller Road, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue commissioners this…

Councilman Rick Almberg

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Almberg fumbles on campaign announcement

Oak Harbor City Councilman Rick Almberg may have run afoul of state campaign laws when he used a…

Coupeville Garden Club members Virginia Brown

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Beautifying Coupeville for half a century

As the ancient proverb goes, bread may feed the body but it’s flowers that feed the soul. If…

A marathoner grabs a cup of water on-the-run at the IDIPIC-sponsored aid station on Dike Road.

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A mighty wind slows Whidbey Marathon runners

Numbers are up from last year, which means the 10th annual Whidbey Island Marathon was more than likely…

Southern Resident orcas swim in Puget Sound. Federal regulators have announced new rules that require boaters to maintain a 200-yard distance between all killer whales. It’s hoped that the buffer will limit disruptions on feeding and improve overall population numbers.

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No-go zone around orcas doubles

Hoping to improve orca populations around Whidbey Island and throughout Puget Sound, federal regulators have added a few…

Strider Construction pipe layer Ben Harem works in a hole on SE Pioneer Way. This week marked the end of the first month of construction.

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One-way project marks one month in Oak Harbor

One month down, six more to go. April Fool’s Day marked the end of the first month of…

Coupeville Boys and Girls Club members participate in a national effort to set a Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks

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Coupeville kids do jumping jacks for Guinness

The Coupeville Boys and Girls Club jumped its way into history books last week. On March 22, 19…

Having played baseball

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Whidbey marathon to attract 2,000

At age 13, Coupeville resident Dalton Martin is going to be the youngest participant in the 2011 Whidbey…

Edna Van Noort

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Downtown Oak Harbor shows signs of new life

Pioneer Way may not be a rainbow, especially in its current state, but it’s not stopping an Oak…