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Hospital credit rating downgraded again

Moody’s Investor Service downgraded WhidbeyHealth’s general obligation bonds for the second time.

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Firefighters get life-saving tools

A new set of extrication tools is expected to enormously improve Oak Harbor firefighters’ efficiency.

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Commissioner challengers address Old Goats

Rick Hannold announced that what the Island County Board of Commissioners needs is a man.

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Nikki Tesch chosen for Oak Harbor School Board

The School Board chose Tesch from among six candidates for the board’s open seat.

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County awards land for affordable housing

A large affordable housing project could be built on property currently owned by Island County.

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Laser attack reported | Island Scanner

Saturday, April 23

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Coupeville artists pursue creative district certification

Within the next year, Whidbey Island may become home to a second creative district.

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Assault suspect drives wrong way down Pioneer Way

An Oak Harbor man is accused of biting a fellow bar patron on the neck.

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Housing organization eyes Freeland motel for affordable units

The transformation of a lodging establishment to affordable housing is becoming closer to a reality.

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First responders load a woman with potential injuries into a vehicle after she was thrown from a horse Thursday morning.

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Horse rider rescued after being thrown off

A woman was thrown from her horse in Deception Pass State Park late Thursday morning.

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Public shows support for angel sculpture

Eleven people came to the city council meeting to support the Angel de la Creatividad.

Oak Harbor Safeway (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Whidbey Island feels effects of formula shortage

Grocery stores on Whidbey Island look like many of the grocery stores across the country.

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Council laments tree rules that are all bark, no bite

Consequences for the unpermitted removal of trees within the city of Langley may be more serious.