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Angel sculpture once again approved for Flintstone Park

Oak Harbor’s hearing examiner approved the amended height for the Angel de la Creatividad sculpture.

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Tossin’ Axes patrons play pinball at Friday’s launch tournament.

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Pinball wizards can face John Wick at ax-throwing joint

Tossin’ Axes patrons earned rankings through a kick-off pinball tournament.

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Former city administrator claims firing was unjustified

Former Oak Harbor City Administrator claims termination was unjustified due to fabricated claims.

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The Department of Transportation has entered its pre-construction phase for a roundabout on Highway 20 and West Fakkema Road.

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New roundabout in the works for Highway 20 intersection

Pre-construction has begun for a roundabout on Highway 20 and West Fakkema Road.

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A happy dog runs on the Kettles Trail near Coupeville, one of the completed portions of the bridge-to-boat trail.

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Whidbey Islanders continue to push for island-long trail

Whidbey Islanders push for the completion of the Whidbey Isle or bridge-to-boat trail.

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Parks and rec district abandons restructure plans

North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District calls off push for a metropolitan park district.

Wells near Ebey’s Landing, West Beach, Libbey Beach, Long Point, Race Lagoon, North Bluff, Greenbank, Useless Bay State Park, Mutiny Bay, Smugglers Cove and Crockett Lake are at a very high risk of saltwater intrusion based on chloride concentration data. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey water experts raise concern over seawater intrusion

Island County’s water experts have been sounding the alarm for seawater intrusion.

Whidbey Island Kayaking chooses the darkest nights to hold their bioluminescence tours. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey’s bioluminescence tours back for tenth year

For the tenth year in a row, Whidbey Island Kayaking in Langley is offering bioluminescence tours.

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Mercedes Fulwiler, left, and Jason Tritt, co-owners of Barrington’s Irish Bar & Grill on Pioneer Way, pose before their grand opening.

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Irish eyes are smiling: New pub is rooted in Oak Harbor history

Jason Tritt, former co-owner of Rustica in Oak Harbor, always wanted to open an Irish pub.

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North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District Executive Director Jay Cochran, at left, stands with Washington Recreation and Parks Association Executive Director Tiffany Hanzo Martin, receiving the Levy Legislative Award at their 76th annual WRPA conference in May.

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North Whidbey parks and rec director recognized at state conference

Jay Cochran was recognized by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association

Deputy Sheriff Laurrin Bates (left) and Firefighter Kat Crowe (right) play tug of war in anticipation of the police and firefighter 5k run and tug of war competition, June 12. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

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Whidbey first responders are pulling for kids

Support the Boys and Girls Club by meeting first responders at the Hustle with the Heroes 5K

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New pursuit law changes rules of the road

Initiative 2113 is just one of many aspects that will impact collisions in Island County

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Despite Redcedar Dieback and Bark Beetles many trees in South Whidbey State Park continue to grow and flourish, May 23.

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Whidbey’s trees are overall healthy, experts say

Surveyors from the Department of Natural Resources found typical tree mortality on Whidbey this year