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Hospital officials lay out financial improvements

New revenue opportunities will keep WhidbeyHealth afloat, officials said Thursday.

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Public works director named

The Oak Harbor City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to confirm the appointment of Steven Schuller.

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Squirrel mishap reported | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Feb. 23

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Earth, Ocean month events planned

On Whidbey Island, Earth Day has expanded to encompass the whole month of April.

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Oak Harbor woman accused of attempted stabbing with 2 knives

A judge ruled April R. Peterson should speak to a mental health professional and set a $10,000 bail.

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Second alleged victim comes forward in child rape case

An accused child rapist is facing a retrial with new charges and a new judge and defense attorney.

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Langley to dedicate new accessible walkway in Whale Bell Park

It dramatically improves access to view the migrating gray whales.

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Goosefoot buying Langley property for affordable housing

Goosefoot is in the process of purchasing two adjoining lots for an affordable housing project.

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Sale of cemetery plots on the rise

Within the first three months of this year, 21 traditional plots have been sold in the cemetery.

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Marine emergencies increased during COVID

The pandemic brought about an increase in the use of personal human-powered watercraft.

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Ferry system floats plan to restore service

A plan dedicated to restoring ferry service to pre-pandemic levels may bring hope to riders.

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Oak Harbor superintendent salary set

Oak Harbor Public Schools’ recently-appointed superintendent will earn $209,183 a year.

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Man charged with cutting trees

Prosecutors charged Kyle O. Gabelein March 7 with theft and two counts of criminal trespass.