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Whidbey farmers prepare for an early spring
Despite a cold last week, the mild winter on Whidbey may lead to an optimal spring for farmers.
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Oak Harbor native and marine honored with NAS Whidbey funeral
Lance Corporal Donovan Davis was born at the Naval Hospital on NAS Whidbey on July 17, 2002.
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Oak Harbor resident teaches ancient spiritual practice
For the past 25 years, Oak Harbor native David Robbins has led Kabbalah study sessions in his home.
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Kraken’s Cove restaurant expanding, ‘having a ball’
The opening of Kraken’s Cove Oak Harbor happened with four unique skillsets and fortuitous timing.
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Museum’s seaplane set to be remodeled
The Naval Air Museum plans to leap from a 4,700 square-foot facility to a 19,500 square-foot one.
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Navy aircraft photographer releases new book
Joe Manhardt’s book features 230 pages of photos of NASWI-based aircraft, squadrons and operations.
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Animal control officers rebuild program
The Island County Sheriff’s Office brought on two new animal control officers to restore the program.
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It’s electric! Two vans added to Island Transit fleet
Part of a plan to eliminate all carbon emissions by 2035, Island Transit acquired two electric vans this…
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New Oak Harbor mural sings to the Salish Sea
The council approved use of the creative arts fund for a new mural, but some aren’t thrilled.
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City of Oak Harbor urged to name new fire station after former chief
Merrill advocated for the building for many years and wasn’t planning on retiring until completion.
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Barred owls may be culled to make way for endangered species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to cull nearly half a million barred owls.
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Whidbey is part of fight against invasive species
The week of Feb. 26 through March 3 is Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week.