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Navy’s sewage offer a fraction of city’s request, but mayor optimistic about negotiations

Oak Harbor leaders hope partnering with the Navy on the new sewage treatment plant will give ratepayers some…

Photo by Brandon Taylor/Whidbey News-Times                                John Del Prete’s fourth-grade class tears into the box that has their published book “Invisible Pollution in the Salish Sea.”

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4th grade students publish book on Salish Sea

John Del Prete’s fourth-grade class crowded around two cardboard boxes stacked on a small cluster of desks near…

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Biden ahead in state, county

Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a narrow lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primary…

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Judge in Growler case may consider classified info in chambers

The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to look at classified material before making a decision on a…

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3 Island County residents positive for COVID-19, Washington schools closing for 6 weeks

Three Island County residents have now tested positive for the coronavirus, Island County Public Health reported.

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Blood bank in need of donations; drives scheduled on Whidbey Island

Among the many impacts of the coronavirus outbreak is a shortage of blood.

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Oak Harbor man tests positive for coronavirus

An Oak Harbor man who is the father of a student at Oak Harbor High School tested positive…

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Former Navy man sentenced for child molestation

The victim of child molestation that occurred 12 years ago cannot escape the nightmares, anxiety attacks and low…

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Appeals court upholds threat conviction

The Washington State Court of Appeals recently affirmed a 13-year-old Oak Harbor boy’s conviction in a case involving…

Photo by Brandon Taylor/Whidbey News-Times                                Denny DeWispelaere from Oak Harbor receives a tasting of Freeland Caffe’s Manhattan style chowder from Jill Bassett and Miranda Baugh.

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Musselfest muscles on

Unlike some other events across the country and state that were canceled because of coronavirus concerns, Coupeville’s annual…

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Drive-up pharmacy, Oak Harbor clinic in hospital plans

A number of changes are in the works for WhidbeyHealth.

Judge Alan Hancock says he won’t seek reelection

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Judge Alan Hancock says he won’t seek reelection

The Honorable Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock will simplify his title at the end of the…

Photo by Brandon Taylor/Whidbey News-Times                                Officer Scott Johnson and School Resource Officer Jeremy Andreano will patrol Oak Harbor on electric bikes.

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Oak Harbor police set to put the mettle to the pedal

Oak Harbor residents may see police officers on electric bikes.