Dave Kelleher uses a board to pull out insulation to reveal a bees nest that needed to be removed from a mobile home at Terry Mobile Park in Coupeville Saturday. Kelleher was part of the Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers crew that replaced windows.

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Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers carves out time for 17 projects

The last thing Dave Kelleher wanted to do was tangle with bees.

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Looking Back: Oak Harbor residents cheer incorporation

“Three cheers for incorporation!” That was the exclamation heard on every hand last Saturday as the News Extra…

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Looking Back: Oak Harbor residents cheer incorporation

“Three cheers for incorporation!” That was the exclamation heard on every hand last Saturday as the News Extra…

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New bleachers will be first of improvements | Letter

Thank you. On behalf of the students, staff and board of directors of the Coupeville School District, I…

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Filing week is near, time to make a run for it | In Our Opinion

Greenbank resident and blogger Rob Born should be applauded for throwing his hat in the ring and running…

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Public works upgrading its radio technology

County leadership approved an interlocal agreement Tuesday that will allow the Public Works Department to communicate better during…

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Island County leverages money for energy efficiencies

The county has leveraged a handful of funding sources to upgrade the Island County Jail HVAC and initiate…

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Island County moving forward with tech upgrades

Since the economic downturn that started in 2008, Island County’s commissioners have bemoaned an inability to fund an…

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Whidbey General Hospital critic running for seat

One of the biggest critics of Whidbey General Hospital leadership is hoping to join the team.

JENNY MOUW will become Broadview Elementary’s new principal July 1. SHANE EVANS

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New principals named for two Oak Harbor schools

Two Oak Harbor schools are getting new principals.

A swarm of bees near downtown Oak Harbor had residents calling 911.

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Oak Harbor abuzz with swarm of new tenants on Midway

Apparently, the Oak Harbor real estate market isn’t just heating up for humans.

Newly crowned 2015 Miss Oak Harbor Dejsha Lollar

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Winner crowned in first Miss Oak Harbor contest

The first ever Miss Oak Harbor is Dejsha Lollar, an 18-year-old senior at Oak Harbor High School who…

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Oak Harbor City Council votes to clear Sleeper Road land

The City of Oak Harbor may make more than $200,000 by clear-cutting unused property.