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Debt forgiveness tops legislative priority list

Oak Harbor leaders are asking state legislators for $20 million in debt forgiveness.

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Oak Harbor awards $436K in lodging tax grants

The city will dole out $436,000 of lodging tax funds to organizations that promote tourism.

Photo by Marla Smith at Pt. Robinson, shared with Quiet Sound by Orca Network

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Ship slowdown successful so far

A voluntary slowdown trial for large ships in north Puget Sound has proven to be successful so far.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor has received two grants to make improvements on Northeast Seventh Avenue.

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City gets $2 million in grants for two road projects

Oak Harbor has received grants to help cover the costs of two much-need street improvement projects.

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City hires world record holder for new department

A Guinness World Record holder is Oak Harbor’s first parks and recreation department director.

Photo by Dennis Browne
Joe Reggiatore is the guitarist for the T.Rust Band. He and Janie Cribbs are partners in life and in music.

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Janie sings the blues: Whidbey Island’s rock star plays on

A prominent powerhouse vocalist has been making waves in the Whidbey music scene for decades.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Commodore ‘Rooster’ crows about Navy

A naval aviator gave the community some insight on what is going on in the Navy world.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Garage of Blessings volunteer Jane Brent organized one of the nonprofit’s holiday events this year. She handed out brand new scarves, hats, gloves and other clothing needed for winter.

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Nonprofit offers holiday blessings

An Oak Harbor nonprofit is providing all kinds of items needed for the holiday season.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Melinda Buchanan and her husband Anthony make shower steamers with an essential oil blend designed to clear nasal passageways.

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Shop owner keeps mother’s legacy alive

Melinda Buchanan became an aromatherapist to help her mother deal with symptoms of chronic illness.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Play like a child

A musical completely cast with children is making its Whidbey Playhouse debut Dec. 9.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Two members of the film crew adjust the U-Crane camera.

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Commercial filmed at bridge

Commuters on Deception Pass Bridge experienced delays due to a film crew shooting a car commercial.

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Commission questions council priority list

Oak Harbor’s Planning Commission is facing a mammoth list of 32 goals put forth by city council.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
The launch ramp float at Oak Harbor marina has been in need of reparis since April of this year.

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Timeline unknown for marina boat launch ramp float repairs

The launch ramp float at the Oak Harbor Marina is still unusable.