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Whidbey man judges world beer contest

For Tony Savoy, beer is a serious matter.

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News

Oak Harbor buying boat business

Oak Harbor plans to use grant money to purchase Mariner’s Haven Boatyard.

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Life

Into the wild

Release of salmon draws a crowd to Oak Harbor Marina

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From left, Morgan Magnia and her mother Sarah Smallwood bake low-carb desserts with alternative sugars.

Business

Bake shop sells health-conscious sweets

Owners of a new business think that life should be sweet even for those who can’t have sugar.

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There is a homeless camp located in the wooded area next to The Home Depot parking lot.

News

Another homeless camp pops up

Another homeless encampment in the Oak Harbor area is causing consternation among residents.

News

Police chief proposes city drug ordinance

OHPD is drafting a city ordinance that would make it illegal to possess non-prescription narcotics.

Simpson wrote about her 24 years living at the Oopik Wilderness Lodge on Babine Lake in British Colombia. (Photo provided)

Life

Former Whidbey woman chronicles life in the wild

A former Oak Harbor woman published a book on the 24 years she lived in the Canadian wilderness.

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Ronaldo and Stacey Nascimento play pickleball in Rotary Park.

News

Oak Harbor city council mulls pickleball puzzle

Oak Harbor city staff are interested in building pickleball courts on city property in the future.

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News

Island County, Oak Harbor collaborate on walking trail

The city and county are collaborating on constructing a walking trail along Highway 20.

Wesley Moran was the town crier this year.

Life

Holland happened

Holland Happening took place April 29 and 30.

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Steve Layman will be giving a presentation on raptors this Saturday at the Pacific Rim Institute in Coupeville.

Life

Swoop into institute for raptor event

Whidbey residents have a chance to meet a falcon and learn about birds of prey this weekend.

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News

Sewage plant refinance may lower rates temporarily

Oak Harbor leaders are considering consolidating loans on its $150-million sewage treatment plant.

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Sports

Oak Harbor gymnasts leap to nationals

Island Flyers took the state championships by storm last weekend.