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Albertsons purchase of Haggen gains approval of federal judge

A federal judge on Tuesday approved Albertsons’ purchase of the remains of Haggen, the bankrupt Bellingham grocery chain.

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Skagit Valley student earns spot on All-Washington Academic Team

Skagit Valley College student Samantha Martin of Oak Harbor was named to the All-Washington Academic Team along with…

Photo provided Oak Harbor High School’s premier choral groups both earned the highest ratings possible at a district choral festival. Oak Harbor’s Harbor Singers and Treble Choir each were recognized with “superior” ratings for their performances at the San Juan Music Educators Association Large Group Choral Festival. The festival takes place annually at Western Washington University and features local school district bands

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Oak Harbor choirs earn high ranking

Oak Harbor High School’s premier choral groups both earned the highest ratings possible at a district choral festival.

Autumn Reflections by Rainy Lindell.

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Art & About

Here's what's happening in the Whidbey arts scene.

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Coupeville breaks out fresh greens for farmers market season

The warm weather has given Coupeville’s water-soaked soils a chance to start recovering. That’s particularly important this time…

Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green

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OHPD chief’s gun is turned in; mayor has concerns about management in department

A gun that the Oak Harbor police chief left in a supermarket bathroom was turned in Thursday night.…

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Question of the Week: How should the matter of the police chief leaving a gun in the Saars restroom be handled?

Question of the Week: How should the matter of the police chief leaving a gun in the Saars…

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County recycling is not done at a loss | Letter

Thank you for the article about trash and recycling and informing readers of the new rules. Standardizing the…

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Put down Bernie signs, research | Letter

I have to admit, I thought ignorance is a problem, but the total ignorance shown by the Democrats…

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Was there a motive behind the column? | Letter

I read Brian T. Jones’ opinion article concerning Whidbey General Hospital with great interest and at first glance…

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Museum free for month of April

The Island County Historical Society announced that admission to the Island County Museum will be free for the…

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Coupeville opens 38th farmers market

The timing couldn’t have been better for a series of sunny days this week. The warm weather has…

Julie Jansen flings the discus in Thursday's meet. Jansen won the event and helped the Wildcat girls win the double dual meet.

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Oak Harbor girls run by Snohomish, Cascade | Track

Led by a strong showing by its sprinters, the Oak Harbor High School girls track team stopped Snohomish…