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Cellphone app leads to stolen car

A woman helped police crack the case of a stolen car by using an iPhone tracking app.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
From the left, Sam Stanton, Sara Berlowe, Rylan Johnson and Caitlin Stanton harvest lavender.

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Farm captures herbal essence in a bottle

A small organic family farm in Greenbank is turning herbs into essential oils using solar power.

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City parks and recreation department approved

Oak Harbor will have a parks and rec department that oversees the marina, parks and senior services.

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Hospital board accepting applications

WhidbeyHealth’s board of commissioners is accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy until Sep. 1

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A landslide on a bluff near Langley took out some trees.

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Whidbey’s geological hazard zones have landslide potential

Residents should be aware, but not worried, about the potential for landslides on Whidbey Island.

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Density rule change aimed at affordable housing

Oak Harbor officials took a step they hope will help with the affordable housing crisis on Whidbey.

TJ Harmon Fisher sits with her service dog Brody. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times).

Life

Wolfhound provides an important service

TJ Harmon Fisher wants people to know the important role service dogs play in people’s lives.

The Oak Harbor Police Department sorts through expired bulletproof vests.(Photo provided by Oak Harbor Police Department)

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Oak Harbor police donate body armor to Ukraine

Local police departments have donated “expired” body armor to the people of Ukraine.

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Oak Harbor council member wants investigation into city administration

Dan Evans is calling for a third party investigation into the city administration.

Team Roster: Manager: Arica Goulet. Coaches: Jud Thurman and Wes Persons. Players: 16-Aubrey Gibbons (pitcher), 18-Breyella Oxford (catcher), 13-Clara Ford (power hitter), 5-Berkeley Persons (right field), 7-Morgan Thurman (center field), 19-Naomi Huerta (3base), 23-Amy Boysen (1base), 15-Kailee Welden (2b), 10-Aurora Munsell (short stop), 38-Iz Locklear (left field), 6-Suzanna Goulet (center field), 8-Charlotte Baldwin (utility, relief catcher).

Sports

North Whidbey softball team heads to state championships

The group of 8-, 9- and 10-year-old girls won the District 11 championships last weekend.

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Man accused of stealing BB guns

A man allegedly attempted to steal three BB guns from the Tractor Supply Co. in Oak Harbor.

Jean Wieman in the North Whidbey Help House Food Pantry. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Help House celebrates 45 years

North Whidbey Help House’s anniversary celebration coincides with the “Christmas in July” food drive.

An Island Transit bus drives in a rural area. (Photo provided by Island County Transit)

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On-demand bus service planned for Whidbey Island

Island Transit is aiming to provide on-demand bus service to certain areas of Whidbey Island.