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Dog killed in mobile home fire

A dog was killed and a mobile home was destroyed in a fire on North Whidbey Friday night.

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Cities ratify population projections amid hesitancy

The seemingly mundane process stirred up quite a bit of concern.

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Langley prevails again in public records case

A South Whidbey resident lost his effort to reopen a 2021 public records lawsuit against Langley.

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Coupeville school board approves staff, program cuts

The modified education plan eliminates some certificated staff positions and 2 educational programs.

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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Coupeville

Detectives are investigating a hit-and-run accident in Central Whidbey that killed a man Wednesday.

The Wandering Asian marinates their meats in secret family sauces, then wrap it with rice, purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro and more. (Photo provided)

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City realizes it used wrong food truck code

The city forgot food trucks have been allowed to operate in Oak Harbor permanently since 2018.

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Prisoner sues Island County sheriff over records request

A convicted rapist filed a lawsuit against ICSO over alleged violations of the Public Records Act.

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Coupeville teenager killed in rollover accident

Coupeville is grieving over a 16-year-old student who was killed in a traffic accident Wednesday.

The Front Street Boardwalk.

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Coupeville walkway projects move forward

The walkway improvements on Front Street and Main Street in Coupeville will finally happen.

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School district honored with ‘Purple Star Award’

Oak Harbor Public Schools was acknowledged for its support of military students.

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Thespian troupe 6307, from Oak Harbor High School, attended the Washington State Thespian Festival in March.

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Drama club seeks support to take seniors to international competition

Members of the Oak Harbor High School Drama Club are asking for community support.

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Oak Harbor’s 2023 Arbor Day celebration was held at Broad View Elementary School.

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Oak Harbor proclaims Arbor Day as official holiday

This year, Arbor Day earned an official proclamation from the city.

Graham Gori

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South Whidbey shaman running for Seattle mayor

A South Whidbey shaman and former restaurateur wants to help bring change to the Emerald City.