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Oak Harbor’s top 10 students recognized

They’ve laughed and cried, studied and played, strengthened friendships and overcome challenges.

An image from the city Oak Harbor shows how the Angel de la Creatividad sculpture will look once installed.

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Sculpture placement finalized, expected this fall

The placement of the controversial Angel de la Creatividad sculpture was finalized with little controversy Tuesday.

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Parks and rec district searching for interim director

The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District has decided to halt its executive director search for the summer,…

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Seagull suffers face wound | Island Scanner

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Student musicians win top awards

Students part of the South Whidbey High School Wind Ensemble and the South Whidbey Middle School Symphonic Band…

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will host a new lecture series this summer.

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Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve launches lecture series

A lecture series highlighting different locations throughout Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve kicks off this weekend with a…

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Troublemakers created graffiti on tables and benches at the waterfront park.

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Vandals strike Seawall Park

The Village by the Sea recently experienced graffiti in one of its more scenic spots.

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A house on South Whidbey caught fire Sunday morning.

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Scheduled ‘burn to learn’ house catches fire too early

No one was injured in a blaze that occurred at a South Whidbey home that is, coincidentally, scheduled…

Sen. Ron Muzzall

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Politicians hold public civility discussion on Whidbey

Just in time for campaign season, Whidbey nonprofit organization Civility First will host a discussion between two state…

Ronnie Wright

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Wright plans to be ‘more present’ as mayor

A Navy veteran who is a financial professional with a history of volunteerism and leadership roles wants to…

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A Growler practices last year at OLF Coupeville.

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Growler malfunction over Whidbey raises concern

An EA-18G Growler jet experienced an engine malfunction while doing touch-and-go exercises at a Navy practice field in…

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Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to continue with their purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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In reversal, Port of Coupeville isn’t going to buy airport

In a surprise move, the Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to purchase the Oak Harbor airport…

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Kids ride a carnival ride at the Whidbey Island Fair in 2016.

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Whidbey Island Fair will go on despite controversy

Organizers for one of the summer’s biggest events have decided that the show must go on, despite some…