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The city-owned marina in Oak Harbor was built in the 1970s. The city plans to make improvements in the future. (Photo courtesy of Oak Harbor)

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Marina rate hikes target bigger boats

Oak Harbor’s mayor cast a rare tie-breaking vote at a Tuesday city council meeting.

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Builders air grievances on county permit process

Inconsistent procedures, lack of experienced staff and unpredictable policy changes were discussed.

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County adopts new animal code

County commissioners adopted a revised code to better protect animals from abuse and neglect.

Will Smith and Sharon Jensen.

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Candidates Smith, Jensen promote community engagement on school board

The two candidates running for the Position 4 seat emphasized the importance of transparency.

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Man convicted in spousal rape case

A Camano Island man will face years in prison after jurors found him guilty in a spousal rape…

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Commissioners to hear from builders about permit concerns

Island County commissioners want to learn what challenges builders face in the permitting process.

Jouas and Cooper

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Retired nurse, marketing specialist vie for hospital board

Clinton resident Marion Jouas is facing off against Langley resident Morgan Cooper.

Meg Olson and Molly Hughes.

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Bookseller challenges Coupeville’s mayor

A Coupeville mayoral candidate wants to make some changes to the town structure.

whale

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Orcas return to Whidbey waters after absence

Southern resident orcas delighted residents when they appeared off the southern coast last week.

Photo by David Welton
Tevon Dubois and Chanel Jost pose in front of their house as it is loaded onto a truck at a Possession Point dock.

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Home sweet recycled home

Clinton couple brings a house from Bainbridge to Whidbey.

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Another mistake discovered in voters’ guide

Yet another mistake has been discovered in the Island County voters’ guide for the general election.

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Wharf work underway

Construction work on the substructure of the historic Coupeville Wharf is finally underway.

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Hoffman Road bomb threat was a dud

A report of a bomb threat at the RV encampment on Hoffman Road turned out to be less…