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Vaccines available as Whidbey COVID rates rise

Wastewater-based epidemiology shows viral activity levels for COVID are high in Oak Harbor.

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Upcoming meeting to be held on Harbor Inn project in Freeland

The Low Income Housing Institute, LIHI, will host its first community meeting in over two years.

Oak Harbor board President Lynn Goebel speaks on a panel as state Rep. Clyde Shavers listens attentively. (Photo by Marina Blatt)

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Panel of Whidbey leaders outline school funding woes

A Whidbey Island League of Women Voters discussion on education was held Saturday in Greenbank.

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Whidbey Camano Land Trust completes purchase of Lagoon Point Community Forest

The acquisition is the culmination of a 4-year effort to protect 265 acres of unbroken forestland.

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Man with Whidbey ties is on FBI’s most wanted list

Federal agents are asking for public’s help in locating Larry Keith Tennison and his wife, Gretchen

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Whidbey rescuers respond to sailboat in distress

A pair of seafarers had trouble navigating rough waters off North Whidbey last weekend.

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The Vision to Action Plan calls downtown Oak Harbor “the heart of our city.”

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Oak Harbor adopts new action plan for downtown revitalization

‘Oak Harbor Vision to Action Planning Document’ was created with community input.

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Two saved from ‘swamped’ sailboat off Whidbey

The occupants floated for about 45 minutes before a passerby noticed and called 911.

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Langley comp plan discussion canceled

County commissioners, planners planned on attending meeting.

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Mayor Wright offers optimistic view of city of Oak Harbor

Wright emphasized one of his key priorities as mayor: creating opportunities for youth.

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An aerial view of Double Bluff from above.

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State Rep. Dave Paul frustrated after Whidbey grants removed from budget

Sen. Ron Muzzall had concerns about grants to protect Double Bluff forest, support Oak Harbor Marina

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Rendering of the compact roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and West Fakkema Road.

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Roundabout work to begin in Oak Harbor, speed reduction on the horizon

Drivers may have to take it slower following the construction of a roundabout on the north end of…

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Upcoming meetings slated for South Whidbey parks and rec levy

The proposal is for a maintenance and operations levy for the future aquatic recreation center.