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The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:

Photo by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News Times An innovative energy system being installed at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center’s new wing is expected to significantly save money and decrease dependence on fossil fuels. George Senerth; executive director of facilities engineering; checks on construction progress. The heating and cooling system saves energy by tranferring warm air where it is needed from unused rooms. Photo provided by Coffman Engineers, Inc.

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Climate change predicted for new hospital

New heating system to cut energy use by half

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Haven’s first weeks to be discussed at Tuesday meeeting

New shelter doesn’t end planning for the homeless, group says

The NAS Whidbey Open House combined with the Prowler Sunset event June 27, 2015 in Oak Harbor. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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NAS Whidbey to hold open house in June

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an open house on Saturday, June 24,…

Port finally settles on tenant lease rates

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Port finally settles on tenant lease rates

At least one more tenant plans to leave Greenbank Farm after learning of the increased rents the Port…

Coupeville community set to celebrate Boyles’ life April 29

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Coupeville community set to celebrate Boyles’ life April 29

When Bennett Boyles became ill last spring, the Coupeville community rallied to his support. This month, it mourned…

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School earns crowning achievement

Hillcrest Elementary School added another jewel to its tiara of crowning achievements last month.

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Drug Take Back event slated for April 29

At a time when opioid abuse is at epidemic proportions, it’s more important than ever for people to…

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Man facing trial after extradition

A former South Whidbey man accused of sexual assault is scheduled to go to trial May 9, according…

Aquatic club parent’s outburst overshadows discussion

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Aquatic club parent’s outburst overshadows discussion

Civil discourse took a backseat Tuesday to yelling, gavel banging and fist slamming during the North Whidbey Park…

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Oak Harbor man admits to child molestation, police say

An Oak Harbor man admitted to sexually abusing a disabled 12-year-old girl multiple times and told police he…

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Drive-by shooter sentenced to 27 months in prison

A 20-year-old Oak Harbor man was recently sent to prison for shooting up a Clinton house last year…

Sailors assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group THREE launch a wet-submersible in the Puget Sound during a training activity. The U.S. Navy has conducted training in the Pacific Northwest for more than 70 years, including naval special operations training for the past 30 years. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Grant Probst.)

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Navy sets meeting in Oak Harbor for special ops training

Strolling along a beach at Deception Pass or South Whidbey State Park, you may someday pass by highly…