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    Oak Harbor schools to cut budget by 5%
    By Rachel Rosen • March 3, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Guarding the flock: Chicken farms rely on specialized...
    By Rachel Rosen • March 3, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Oak Harbor student Brianna Richard competes in the Marksmanship Precision event. Richard won first place in the Physical Fitness Iron Woman event.
    Straight shooters
    By Rachel Rosen • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    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
    By Rachel Rosen • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    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.
    Oak Harbor Fire Department plans to increase staffing
    By Rachel Rosen • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    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.
    Oak Harbor annexation troubles neighbors
    By Rachel Rosen • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Middle school students learn life-saving lessons
    By Rachel Rosen • February 24, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Angel sculpture slated for Flintstone Park
    By Rachel Rosen • February 24, 2023 1:30 am

    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.
    A recipe for fun: Whidbey couple starts dinner...
    By Rachel Rosen • February 21, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Unity Fellowship celebrates Black History Month
    Unity Fellowship celebrates Black History Month
    By Rachel Rosen • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen
Ted Boesch carves an owl sculpture.
    Chainsaw art is an ode to Scooter
    By Rachel Rosen • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

    Ted Boesch created a sculpture of a Whidbey rescue owl.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Laramie Spydell, left, is confounded by mashed radishes.
    Taste testing the harvest
    By Rachel Rosen • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

    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.
    Oak Harbor to replace sewer mains
    By Rachel Rosen • February 14, 2023 1:30 am

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

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