Area man recounts his encounter with ‘skunk-ape’

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Area man recounts his encounter with ‘skunk-ape’

“When people ask me if Sasquatch exists, I say, ‘you tell me,’” author David George Gordon said.

A City of Oak Harbor employee sprays down a walkway at the Oak Harbor Marina in late January. The daily exercise keeps the docks free from seagull droppings. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor Marina rates likely to increase

The cost for keeping a boat at the Oak Harbor marina will likely increase soon.

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Appeals court reverses dismissal of noise-disclosure lawsuit

A lawsuit over the alleged inadequacy of jet-noise disclosures from Whidbey real estate companies is back.

Suspected animal mutilations terrify Whidbey Island family

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Suspected animal mutilations terrify Whidbey Island family

A North Whidbey family is feeling terrorized by a prowler they believe injured livestock on their small farm…

Donovan McCulley, foreground, and other Oak Harbor High School students work on preparing dishes during Chef Mary Arthuer’s culinary arts class Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. The school’s culinary arts team won a state championship for the eighth time in 12 years on Saturday and will now advance to the National ProStart Invitational in Charleston, S.C. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor culinary team regains state champ form

It’s easy to wind up in Chef Mary Arthur’s classroom if you let your nose guide you.

Oak Harbor administrator named regional principal of the year

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Oak Harbor administrator named regional principal of the year

Hillcrest Elementary School Principal Paula Seaman is 2017 Regional Principal of the Year for elementary schools, awarded the…

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This flu season resulting in more deaths than past years

Three Island County residents have died from influenza during a particularly severe flu season across Washington state.

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Deadline March 3 for Rotary community service grant

Deadline is March 3 to submit applications for community service grants to be awarded by Rotary Club of…

NJROTC orienteering team places 14th at national competition

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NJROTC orienteering team places 14th at national competition

Oak Harbor High School’s orienteering team placed 14th out of 29 teams at the 2017 Navy JROTC National…

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Claim against sheriff’s office settled for $1.5 million

The risk pool representing Island County recently settled a claim against the sheriff’s office over events that occurred…

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Detectives await DNA results in possible vehicular homicide on Whidbey

The Island County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate an unusual North Whidbey death as a possible case…

State report finds link between jet noise, health problems

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State report finds link between jet noise, health problems

A Washington State Department of Health report that analyzes existing studies contradicts the Navy’s claim that there is…

Rotary Club contest puts the kibosh on grocery bagging bragging

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Rotary Club contest puts the kibosh on grocery bagging bragging

Oak Harbor volunteers fill up on fun during weekly Food4Kids program