New, larger ferry goes into service at south tip of island

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New, larger ferry goes into service at south tip of island

Washington’s newest ferry, Suquamish, cast off from Clinton’s dock for the first time Thursday, on its way to…

Sending a sign

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Sending a sign

With increase in Growler training flights close to approval, hundreds rally against noise

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Injured buzzard, dead deer | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

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Cost of recycling doubles for city

A change in China’s policy on recyclable materials is costing the City of Oak Harbor more money.

Photo provided                                The former bank building on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor is being torn down. The site will be converted to parking for the new sewage treatment plant.

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Old bank knocked down for parking

Big machines, but no wrecking ball or dynamite, are being used to reduce the former Whidbey Island Bank…

State rep. candidates list plans at forum

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State rep. candidates list plans at forum

State representative candidates outlined their plans and ideas for education, behavioral health, transportation, senior-specific issues and more Monday…

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Council nixes RV dump station

Oak Harbor city officials decided not to build a facility to accept dirty toilet water from recreational vehicles…

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$200 check in mail for some Oak Harbor residents

Some Oak Harbor residents who live in the Swantown area will be getting a $200 check in the…

Effort to save Homoja Housing hut gets a lift

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Effort to save Homoja Housing hut gets a lift

Last Thursday, the first steps were taken to save what might be the one of the last remaining…

Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News-Times                                Mike Brown runs the machine that is extracting goose and duck poop from the bottom of the Greenbank Farm pond.

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Polluted with poop, Greenbank Farm pond gets cleaning

Island man invents machine for job

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NAS Whidbey SAR rescues two people over weekend

A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island rescued two people on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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Veterans awards open for nominations

Outstanding service to veterans awards nominations are being accepted now.

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NRA personal protection course at North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association

North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering monthly safety classes to the general public.