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Oak Harbor to move forward with port district effort
North Whidbey could be home to a new port, a district that hasn’t been created in nearly 40…
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The Wright Blend: Oak Harbor mayor chats with community over coffee
Friday morning, community members met with Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright at Mad Batter Bakehouse.
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Rep. Paul to chair the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee
Rep. Dave Paul was recently elected chair of the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee.
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Competency restoration ordered for Whidbey felony defendant
A 40-year-old North Whidbey man who was facing felony charges in two unusual cases.
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Island Roots Housing opens housing survey
People in Island County are encouraged to take a brief survey about a hot topic — housing.
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Oak Harbor schools levy renewal has support of staff and families
Rural school districts are having a harder time staying afloat amid the public education crisis.
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Whidbey Island ferries see jump in walk-ons
With over 19 million passengers onboard in 2024, ferries remained a popular mode of transportation.
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Town discusses affordable housing incentives
Coupeville is looking into ways to accommodate growth and provide affordable housing options.
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Oak Harbor Chamber director let go, board president steps down
According to Eric Marshall, interim executive director, the two changes in leadership are unrelated.
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Oak Harbor task force to tackle homelessness
The mayor assembled a task force to create a plan for the city’s increasing number of homeless people
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County commissioners mull addition for stabilization center
Commissioners are looking to expand the number of beds in the stabilization center by over 50%.
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Langley man accused of trafficking stolen goods
A man is accused of assuming a fake identity on Facebook to sell stolen heavy machinery.
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Langley City Council resumes commission discussions
After more than a year of minimal progress, Mayor Horstman is taking matters into her own hands.