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Alex Youngblood plays with a spout at the Splash Park in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

Beating the heat

Families swarmed to Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor this week as some of the highest temperatures of the…

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Debate continues on whether park sale, swap should require a public vote

The amendment would allow the city to sell, donate or dispose of park land without a public vote.

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Tugboat grounded at Pass

First responders, the Coast Guard and a commercial towboat were dispatched to a stranded tugboat.

Tim Hazelo (right) rallies for the Island County Republican Party on Pioneer Way. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Responders, bystander revive 4-person overdose

Police Chief Tony Slowik presented awards to first responders and an Oak Harbor man for saving lives

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Left to right: Activities Director Katie Cook, Resident Pam Castanera, Head of Housekeeping Shanika Plummer and Kiro pose after a remarkable day at Welcome Home Oak Harbor.

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Kiro the Hero: Dog brings Oak Harbor senior back to life

Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care dog jumps to the rescue of a resident.

Inside the trap, researchers can see the sand verbena moths at Deception Pass. (Photo courtesy of Jenny Shrum)

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Whidbey provides rare habitat for vulnerable moth

The sand verbena moth has been recorded in only a few beaches, and two of them are on…

Michael Buse, a history teacher in Olympia, sits in a historical replica boat he built. (Photo provided)

Life

Teacher uncovers forgotten Whidbey history

Michael Buse, a history teacher in Olympia, grew up playing pirate looking for treasure.

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A collaborative creek restoration project between the Navy and a local nonprofit came to a close with a small creekside ceremony in 2022.

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Restoration expanding for Crescent Creek

A local nonprofit is moving north up Crescent Creek and expanding restoration efforts.

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Karen Cox and John Goebel recently returned to Oak Harbor after two years sailing through the Atlantic.

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Oak Harbor couple returns after two years at sea

Many dream of retirement. John Goebel and Karen Cox of Oak Harbor dreamed of sailing.

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Whidbey groups ask Oak Harbor to defend parks

Whidbey groups are calling to voice concerns over a potential change to a city ordinance.

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Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club member Clayton Wright Chum shows off his Skagit River catch.

Life

Luring beginners: Whidbey flyfishing club offers instruction

Members of the club will host an introductory flyfishing course at 4 p.m. on July 9 in Coupeville.

Melissa Tucker speaks about the growth of the mushrooms in the grow tent at Willow Ranch, June 25. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

Business

Mushroom farm blooms on North Whidbey

Oak Harbor’s Willow Ranch has added a new feather to its cap—growing mushrooms.

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City proposes increasing utility tax, reducing sewer rates

The rate restructuring will return to council at the July 9 meeting for a vote.