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Oak Harbor High School student Jacob Nelson was named student representative to the Oak Harbor School Board. He will be sworn in during a meeting in late February.

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Nelson named student representative to Oak Harbor School Board

In keeping with a tradition, an early-year change was made to the Oak Harbor School Board. The elected…

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Oak Harbor school officials refinance high school bonds

The Oak Harbor school officials are taking action this week that will save North Whidbey taxpayers more than…

Deception Pass State Park ranger John Whittet pries a wooden gutter off a building before replacing it. Park staff have been busy in recent years completing a number of improvement projects at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center.

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Deception Pass retreat center gets a slow upgrade

Amid dealing with thousands of tourists, persistent goose and funding problems, Deception Pass State Park staff have been…

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Meeting clarifies new Island Transit antenna questions

About a dozen or so neighbors living near Island Transit in Central Whidbey came to a meeting with…

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Island Transit antenna concerns hashed out

About a dozen or so neighbors living near Island Transit in Central Whidbey came to a meeting with…

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Deception Pass park rangers get creative on goose control

Months after a popular swimming hole in Deception Pass State Park was shut down due to contamination, park…

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Island Transit antenna meeting scheduled

Residents near Island Transit’s main campus will have a chance to comment on the agency’s plans for a…

Summit Assist Dogs has provided help for children and adults alike since its founding in 2000. The organization recently received a donation that will help pay for a new facility.

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Anonymous donor helps dog group

An anonymous person donated a property on North Whidbey to an organization that trains assistance dogs. That money…

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Sequestration could sap dollars for special education in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor school officials are waiting for the outcomes of two decisions that will affect special education dollars.…

Elections workers Susan Hamilton and M’lissa Christopherson prepare ballots to be mailed for school district levy elections that are scheduled in February. Oak Harbor and the South Whidbey school districts have measures on the February ballot.

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Ballots heading out for levy voters on North and South Whidbey

Ballots for two school district levy election were mailed to military voters last week and voters on North…

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Contract snafu could extend group’s management of Greenbank Farm

A discrepancy with two different contracts could extend the Greenbank Farm Management Group’s agreement with the Port of…

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Coupeville port’s last fuel float damaged

Several weeks after Port of Coupeville officials sent one of its fuel floats away to be repaired, the…

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Greenbank report explores port options

Among the recommendations concerning the future of the Greenbank Farm, a volunteer group said the Port of Coupeville…