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Council considers road closure near park

City residents who use the road segment for parking during park events are against the closure.

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New pup in town

Whidbey elephant seal family welcomes third generation

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Oak Harbor votes down school bond measure, Coupeville and South Whidbey levies passing

The first round of votes has been counted in the Feb. 8 special election, and the results bode…

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Playhouse cast finds hilarity in being Ernest

A classic comedy of errors is coming to the Whidbey Playhouse stage Feb. 11-27.

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Coupeville residents share wish list with town

Residents are asking town officials to prioritize historic preservation and affordable housing.

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Musselfest returns on limited scale

The Penn Cove Musselfest is selling only 1,000 chowder tasting tickets this year.

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Coupeville Festival Assocation awards grants

The association awards grants and scholarships each year from funds generated by the arts festival.

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Driver accused of hitting bicyclist while on meth

An Oak Harbor woman struck and paralyzed a bicyclist while driving under the influence of drugs.

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Owner of iconic candy shop bids sweet farewell

A beloved Oak Harbor business is changing hands next month.

Museum volunteer Brent Babcock demonstrates the night vision goggles. The interactive exhibit reopened in January after being closed because of COVID-19. (Photo by Sonny Starks)

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Naval Air Museum recovers from COVID

An interactive exhibit is reopening at the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum in Oak Harbor.

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Snapchat video captured skate park assault in Oak Harbor

Five teenagers allegedly beat up one of their peers in an incident that spread across social media.

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Main Street Association hosts winter stroll Jan. 29

Participating businesses will have cider, cocoa, coffee, tea and treats for patrons.

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While unemployment rates are low, hiring struggle continues in Island County

The unemployment rate in Island County in November 2021 was 3.3%, down from 6.4% in November 2020.