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Schools face shortfall in special ed funding
Military families with special needs children are intentionally assigned to NAS Whidbey Island.
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Oak Harbor council asks questions, moves forward with parks, recreational facilities and green spaces planning
If the Lorax spoke for the trees in Oak Harbor, he might have had plenty to say last…
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Whidbey Community Foundation launches food resilience fund
The new fund is seeded with $50,000 with board approval from WCF’s discretionary reserve.
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Prosecutor denies Oak Harbor murderer’s bid to be resentenced
Bettie Sifuentes-Hart still gets emotional when talking about her son, Adam Garcia.
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Recording of bear on Whidbey posted online
Downes joked that the island was due for a bear, since one has showed up every two years…
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Oak Harbor’s proposed ‘stay out of area’ ordinance moves forward
It would allow judges to impose conditions on people convicted of drug crimes that bans them from entering…
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Oak Harbor council considers code to tackle chronic nuisances
Measure would give police a tool in dealing with repetitive criminal activity at specific locations
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Ecology settles with North Whidbey landowners over ditches built to drain wetland
Residents agreed to donate $10,000 to the nonprofit Whidbey Camano Land Trust
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Oak Harbor buys indoor gun range for regional law enforcement center
The $2.75 million deal includes adjacent vacant lot that could be site of new police HQ someday.
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Whidbey food banks, organizations prepare for end of SNAP
Food banks, pantries and other relief programs on Whidbey Island are bracing for new clients.
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Whidbey residents continue to be targeted by scammers
Law enforcement officers on the island are warning residents to be wary.
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Library hosts meeting on Medicare options
Medicare open enrollment period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
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North Whidbey fire board candidates stress readiness
Matthew Nienhuis is challenging incumbent Robert Miller.