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Island County program successful at placing people with disabilities in jobs
If Geno Dogans is behind the counter, anyone who walks into Oak Harbor’s Thrive Community Fitness on a…
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County takes shot at funding for giving vaccines
The Board of Island County Commissioners has decided to use 2018 to reevaluate the public health immunization program,…
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Navy celebrates dedication of A-3 memorial display to base
The A-3 Skywarrior Association formally handed over full control of the A-3 memorial display to Naval Air Station…
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County continues home nurse visits — for now
During recent budget discussions, the Island County commissioners questioned the county’s role in home nurse visits currently provided…
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Oak Harbor schools on right track, says board candidates
Both candidates for the Oak Harbor School Board say they are satisfied with the board’s current direction, and…
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Bird attacks along trail seem more than just a fluke
Noah Landau was on a normal run on the Kettles Trails when it happened.
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U.S. representative talks issues at chamber luncheon
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Arlington) outlined plans for adding apprenticeship programs and setting aside infrastructure funding for mid-sized…
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Oak Harbor science teacher back from Ironman championships
Dehydrated from the hot, humid weather of Kona, Hawaii an Oak Harbor science teacher still managed to swim,…
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Navy secretary visits Whidbey
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s role is “integral” to the Navy moving forward, the secretary of the Navy…
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Wright’s Crossing likely not on docket
Island County Board of Commissioners have directed long-range planning staff to exclude the application for Wright’s Crossing from…
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Trash hits fan with rounded dump fees
Island County commissioners recently directed public works to implement credit card usage at the Coupeville Solid Waste Complex.…
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Problems delay county sewer plant, hikes cost $49,000
Unexpected discoveries will delay completion of the county’s $2.5 million sewage treatment plant expansion project.
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Oak Harbor Public Schools adopts text alert system
Oak Harbor Public Schools has implemented a system to send text messages to parents and staff in the…