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Dudley crosswalk project may get axed by council
A crosswalk-building project spearheaded by the former Oak Harbor mayor will likely be scrapped.
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Hospital sculpture quietly razed: Created in 1970, piece was result of volunteerism, donations
An outdoor sculpture that’s greeted visitors to Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville since 1970 was unceremoniously demolished several…
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Helping hands: Program for deaf youth focuses on teamwork, growth
The program serving deaf and hard of hearing youth is in its fourth year with Northwest Youth Corps…
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County must do job, address noise issues | Letter
This is the statement I prepared to present to the Island County Board of Health on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Oak Harbor fire chief earns elite certification
When Ray Merrill started his career as a firefighter in Oak Harbor more than 25 years ago, he…
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Efforts continuing establishment of sister city in the Philippines
A group that has worked to establish such a relationship between Oak Harbor and the Philippines village of…
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Keepsake collection will benefit Habitat for Humanity
Whidbey News Group is accepting entries now for a new Whidbey Island Community Cookbook.
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Axe throwing, light bulb stealing and peacocks | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
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ECEAP open for fall enrollment
The Early Childhood Education Assistance Program, or ECEAP, is now enrolling for fall preschool.
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Skagit Valley College holds commencement
Skagit Valley College held its eighty-ninth annual commencement ceremony Monday, June 17 at Oak Harbor High School.
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Great at 8: Borja rewrites NWAC record book
If there is question about Haley Borja’s talent, just check the North Whidbey Aquatic Club’s record board.
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Island County takes more control of fireworks
For Island County Sheriff Mark Brown and the county commissioners, it simply doesn’t make sense to allow people…
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Community healing with farm changes
Six months in and the new regimen at Greenbank Farm seems to be working for both staff and…