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This Island County image shows the location where affordable housing will be built in Oak Harbor.

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County seeks affordable housing developer

Island County is searching for a developer to complete work on an affordable housing project.

The town of Coupeville is considering purchasing a lot at 1 NE 4th Street. (Google Maps image)

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Town considers property purchase

The town of Coupeville has submitted a letter of intent to purchase a parcel of land downtown.

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Children with Unity Fellowship rehearse for an upcoming Juneteenth program.

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Oak Harbor churches celebrate Juneteenth

A group of Whidbey Island churches is celebrating freedom with a special program this Juneteenth.

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Central Whidbey fire levy set for ballot

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue will ask voters for a levy lid lift in the general election…

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Cause of port-a-potty fire remains a mystery

A port-a-potty was the only casualty of a mysterious toilet fire that took place on Greenbank Farm Sunday…

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Take a tour with tea and gardens

Next weekend, plant lovers will have the chance to visit five of the prettiest gardens on North Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor City Council members present an award of recognition to a Broadview Elementary School third grade class, which submitted the winning name for a new park in the city.

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Third graders name city park

A Broadview Elementary School class was recognized at an Oak Harbor City Council meeting last week.

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Ben Jones heats things up in the kitchen at Oystercatcher.

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New owners revive Oystercatcher

A beloved Coupeville restaurant is reopening under new ownership.

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Coupeville’s top grads look to the future

It’s the end of an era at Coupeville High School, where the class of 2023 is soon to…

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Oak Harbor’s top 10 students recognized

They’ve laughed and cried, studied and played, strengthened friendships and overcome challenges.

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will host a new lecture series this summer.

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve launches lecture series

A lecture series highlighting different locations throughout Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve kicks off this weekend with a…

Sen. Ron Muzzall

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Politicians hold public civility discussion on Whidbey

Just in time for campaign season, Whidbey nonprofit organization Civility First will host a discussion between two state…

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Doug and Alexis Mills stand with Django.

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Coupeville ranch launches hippotherapy services

A Coupeville ranch’s new nonprofit arm will help kids develop balance, coordination, fine motor skills and more, all…