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Mayor Ronnie Wright shakes hands with his predecessor, Bob Severns, after receiving the gavel and the key to the city.
    Gavel passed to new mayor
    By Luisa Loi • January 5, 2024 1:30 am

    A large crowd filled the Council Chambers to support Oak Harbor’s new and old leaders on Tuesday.

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    Beth Munns ends 16 years on Oak Harbor...
    By Luisa Loi • January 2, 2024 1:30 am

    Munns is being replaced by Chris Wiegenstein, who won against Andy Plumlee.

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    Oak Harbor welcomes new ‘gentle art’ academy
    By Luisa Loi • January 2, 2024 1:30 am

    Mychal and Jorgi Cohen opened Bold Spirit, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy.

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    State representatives discuss school priorities
    State representatives discuss school priorities
    By Luisa Loi • December 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Advocacy for funds is imperative for Oak Harbor Public Schools to function efficiently.

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    John Callahan
    Port commissioner Callahan announces resignation
    By Luisa Loi • December 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Callahan has resigned from his District 3 commissioner position, but not due to health concerns.

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    Welcoming 2024 with some fun
    Welcoming 2024 with some fun
    By Luisa Loi • December 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve extended weekend offers 2023 one last chance of redemption.

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    Navy fires VAQ-136 commanding officer
    By Luisa Loi • December 26, 2023 1:30 am

    A commanding officer at NASWI was fired “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

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    Service members to see pay, allowance increases
    Service members to see pay, allowance increases
    By Luisa Loi • December 22, 2023 1:30 am

    Service members will get the biggest pay raise in 20 years starting in January.

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    Fee increases for county permits proposed
    Fee increases for county permits proposed
    By Luisa Loi • December 22, 2023 1:30 am

    The community is invited to comment on proposed fees associated with land use and building permits.

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    Yacht Club contract raises council eyebrows
    Yacht Club contract raises council eyebrows
    By Luisa Loi • December 22, 2023 1:30 am

    The Oak Harbor City Council voted to approve a contract with the Yacht Club despite some concerns.

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    Santa Claus brings joy to children with special...
    By Luisa Loi • December 22, 2023 1:30 am

    Island County Parent to Parent hosted its 8th annual Holiday Family Fun with Santa in Coupeville.

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    Coupeville dean of students returns full-time
    Coupeville dean of students returns full-time
    By Luisa Loi • December 19, 2023 1:30 am

    Tom Black was restored to working full-time as the dean of students of Coupeville schools.

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
    Meet fluffy ambassadors at the Christmas Village
    By Luisa Loi • December 19, 2023 1:30 am

    Ever since the North Pole relocated to the Blue Fox, Santa has been living with some fuzzy critters.

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