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Oak Harbor schools to cut budget by 5%

Oak Harbor Public Schools is facing more bad news on the horizon.

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Guarding the flock: Chicken farms rely on specialized dogs

Dogs that live outside and guard livestock became a hot topic on the island back in December.

Oak Harbor student Brianna Richard competes in the Marksmanship Precision event. Richard won first place in the Physical Fitness Iron Woman event.

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Straight shooters

Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC team competed in a Northwest Drill and Rifle Conference competition.

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Roller Barn expands with indoor pickleball

Pickleball players on Whidbey Island can now enjoy Washington’s official state sport all year round.

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The architectural design for Oak Harbor’s new fire station.

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Oak Harbor Fire Department plans to increase staffing

The Oak Harbor fire department will expand its operations by hiring several new employees.

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The city of Oak Harbor has recently annexed a small plot of land near Maple Leaf Cemetery.

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Oak Harbor annexation troubles neighbors

A plot of land that was annexed by the city of Oak Harbor has drawn concerns from nearby…

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Middle school students learn life-saving lessons

The Oak Harbor Fire Department is teaching middle school students how to save lives.

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Angel sculpture slated for Flintstone Park

The controversial Angel de la Creatividad sculpture is set to be installed in Flintstone Park.

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Mike and Margaret Croom host a brunch at their home on North Whidbey.

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A recipe for fun: Whidbey couple starts dinner club

“With Magsy” may be the first private supper club on the island.

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Unity Fellowship celebrates Black History Month

Oak Harbor is celebrating Black History Month at Mission Ministry Faith Center on Sunday, Feb. 19.

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Ted Boesch carves an owl sculpture.

Life

Chainsaw art is an ode to Scooter

Ted Boesch created a sculpture of a Whidbey rescue owl.

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Laramie Spydell, left, is confounded by mashed radishes.

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Taste testing the harvest

School program encourages kids to try something new

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The city of Oak Harbor is replacing a half a mile of sewer main pipes on Northeast 9th and 10th Avenues.

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Oak Harbor to replace sewer mains

Oak Harbor will replace half a mile of sewer main pipes on Northeast Ninth and Tenth avenues.