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Kennedy pulls ahead in Port of Coupeville race

Patrick Kennedy is maintaining a lead in the race for a seat on the Port of Coupeville board.

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Salmon project returns to Oak Harbor marina

An old salmon rearing project with potential to boost tourism is returning to Oak Harbor.

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Veterans Day will be commemorated across Whidbey Island next week

Whidbey honors its veteran community and celebrate its military heritage with Veterans Day events.

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School board incumbents supported by voters

School board election results indicate most voters are content with them despite calls for change.

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Warrant issued in Chewbacca cruelty case

A Navy man accused of abandoning a dog in May is wanted on two different bench warrants.

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Marina digs into dredging proposal

The Oak Harbor Marina is in need of a dredging, and the marina advisory committee is taking steps.

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A great pumpkin

What’s big, orange and weighs exactly 405 pounds?

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No injuries sustained in Regatta fire

The property damage from a Tuesday morning fire on Regatta Drive could come with a hefty price tag.

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Oak Harbor school board passes reduced bond

A $184 million school bond is coming to the ballot in February.

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Port urges county to buy Oak Harbor airport

Port commissioners passed a motion encouraging Island County to purchase the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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A great pumpkin

What’s big, orange and weighs exactly 405 pounds?

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The proposed specialty license plate features artwork by Robert Tandecki and depicts Penn Cove, the Coupeville Wharf and the Suva among other nods to the area's maritime history.

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Proposed license plate features Whidbey scenes

Historic Whidbey and the Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation partnered to propose a new plate.

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Greenbank residents vie for Port of Coupeville board

Patrick Kennedy and Mike Seraphinoff both filed during the county’s special filing period.