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Celebrating 100 years, most of them on Whidbey
A former Oak Harbor resident turns 100 today. Maxine (Wade) Hansen was born in Oak Harbor on Sept.…
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Sailors from groundbreaking mission reunite after 25 years
Twenty-five years ago, 40 Soviet and 40 American citizens sailed from New York to Russia and back on…
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Business Bank opens Oak Harbor branch
Change is good, and when a new bank opens in town, there’s going to be some interest.
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Oak Harbor schools put routes online
School doesn’t start until Sept. 4, but the transportation department in the Oak Harbor School District is already…
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Oak Harbor school board approves 2014-15 budget
The Oak Harbor School District board approved a 2014-15 budget during its meeting Monday night.
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North Whidbey firefighters fight Rising Eagle, Carlton Complex fires and more
Seven North Whidbey firefighters are having a busier summer than usual.
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Oak Harbor man Paul Birkeland reflects on his CIA career
Nationally recognized as a great place to retire, Whidbey Island is filled with myriad aging adults with fascinating…
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Oak Harbor registration begins Aug. 5
New student registration and returning student confirmation starts Aug. 5 in the Oak Harbor School District.
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Sailors come back year after year for Race Week
The first racing day of Whidbey Island Race Week launched with little fanfare, but it ended Friday after…
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Young kayakers rescued at Deception Pass
Seven kayaking students were temporarily missing near Deception Pass Bridge Thursday afternoon but were found uninjured.
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Interim Oak Harbor schools superintendent heading home
After fulfilling his 190-day contract as the interim assistant superintendent of the Oak Harbor School District, Karst Brandsma…
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Beating the heat | As summer temps approach highs, seniors should take steps to prevent overheating
During 2013, the hottest day of the year in Oak Harbor was Aug. 27. The temperature reached 76…
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Equestrian program teaching life lessons
Commonly referred to as EqX, the program is a crossroads between having a desire and finding a way…