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Chief Petty Officer Manuel Vidaurri and Chief Petty Officer Kevin Dolan walk from the  Keystone ferry terminal to head to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.

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Navy deals with a difficult commute

With limited ferry service at Keystone Harbor, commuters crossing Admiralty Inlet have had to find a variety of…

The vehicle ferry Steilacoom II returned to service Thursday morning after spending nearly six weeks in drydock undergoing inspections mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The passenger-only Mystic Sea will move to the other side of the island where it will anchor in Coupeville and host gray whale tours.

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Ferry panel on the chopping block

As part of an attempt to streamline state government, a local citizens’ committee dealing with ferry issues is…

The vehicle ferry Steilacoom II returned to service Thursday morning after spending nearly six weeks in drydock undergoing inspections mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The passenger-only Mystic Sea will move to the other side of the island where it will anchor in Coupeville and host gray whale tours.

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Ferry panel on the chopping block

As part of an attempt to streamline state government, a local citizens’ committee dealing with ferry issues is…

Oak Harbor resident Michael Zylinski walks across Pioneer Way Tuesday morning while a blast of high-speed wind and snow blow through town.

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Snow falling on Whidbey

A scattering of snow and high-speed winds didn’t seem to hamper people from going about their business Tuesday…

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Car ferry returns Thursday to Keystone, Port Townsend route

After more than a month in drydock, the car ferry that has been serving the Keystone ferry route…

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Material world costs more in Coupeville

With supply costs increasing, families could be paying a bit more for some classes at Coupeville High School.…

The Steel Electric ferry Quinault sets sail from Keystone Harbor before being retired in November 2007. A company in Tacoma bid to purchase the four ferries was accepted Friday.

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New buyer emerges for Steel Electrics

Puget Sound's beloved Steel Electric ferries won't be heading to the scrap heap after all. Washington State Ferries…

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WASL could go the way of the dodo

After years of tweaking and refining, and becoming a more important part of student academics, the Washington Assessment…

Sixth-graders

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Night of the arts

Live music performed by students, plus nearly 150 pieces of art highlighted a show Thursday night at North…

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New buyer sought for the Steel Electrics

Declining steel prices mean Washington State Ferries will try to find another buyer for the four old Steel-Electric…

The Mystic Sea will serve Keystone for two weeks longer than scheduled.

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Two weeks added to foot ferry at Keystone

Passenger-only ferry service on the Keystone to Port Townsend ferry route will last two weeks longer than originally…

Linda Sheridan

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Governor’s chopping block includes popular camp

Camp Moran has been a tradition for such a long time that some former campers are sending their…

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Governor’s budget squeezes schools

The recently released governor’s budget includes a painful cut that could cost the Oak Harbor School District much-needed…