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Sheriff says drugs are not at ‘epidemic’ proportions for South Whidbey

Despite Island County Sheriff Mark Brown’s assertions to the contrary, South Whidbey residents insist the drug problem on…

Republican BJ Guillot is challenging Washington’s Second Congressional Seat incumbent Rick Larsen

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Congressional candidates don’t always toe party lines

Candidates for Washington’s Second Congressional Seat stray from hard-set party platforms on a few issues.

Ashley Dodson

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Oak Harbor schools student numbers growing, but not as quickly as expected

Because of the projected growth this year, many new teaching positions were added throughout the Oak Harbor School…

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Island County cited for reporting problems

Island County was cited by the State Auditor’s Office for “significant deficiencies” in its financial reporting.

Margaret Livermore

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Downtown Oak Harbor merchants move toward Main Street program

On a day when progress was embraced about one civic Oak Harbor development, tension lingered over the state…

Mike and Sheila Case-Smith get ready for another season of greeting visitors at their pumpkin patch and farm stand at the Case Farm. Among the other Case Farm attractions are inquisitive and vocal turkeys.

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Time to plan your pumpkin picking on Whidbey Island

The days of thousands of turkeys strutting around the Case Farm are long over.

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Oak Harbor school fundraisers benefit programs

A new school year means new fundraisers. By the end of September and beginning of October, Oak Harbor…

In the North Whidbey Middle School library

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Oak Harbor peer tutoring program helping struggling students study

Sometimes students need extra help with their coursework.

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Wolves stun Port Townsend | Football

Its offense dominated early, and its defense took over late. The result was a 29-21 win for the…

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County burn ban ending Sept. 30

Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels, the Island County Sheriff’s Office will lift the ban on…

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Bulldogs get by Wildcats | Swimming

Mount Vernon swept the relays, and that was enough to lift the Bulldogs over the Oak Harbor High…

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Coupeville can’t hold early lead | Volleyball

After winning the first set, the Coupeville High School volleyball couldn't keep the momentum and lost 3-1 to…

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Coupeville loses 2 | Tennis

Despite showing improvement, the Coupeville High School tennis team lost twice this week in nonleague matches, falling 6-1…