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Larsen backs electronic warfare bill: Measure would speed up elecronic warfare technology updates

Congressman Rick Larsen introduced a bill that, if passed, will help get cutting-edge electronic-warfare technology to the Navy…

Oak Harbor Police are looking for this man who robbed a Subway Tuesday night.

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Oak Harbor police seeking tips leading to Subway robber

Oak Harbor police are looking for a man who robbed the Subway sandwich shop off Highway 20 Tuesday…

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Oak Harbor eyes future of waterfront park

Imagine how Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park can be rebuilt and improved after the construction of the sewage treatment…

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Churches collaborate to make a difference

An environmental advocacy group is transcending barriers of faith by working together toward a unified goal. And they’ve…

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Homeless forum on Wednesday morning

Representatives from local and national organizations will gather Wednesday to discuss the most prevalent issues facing Whidbey’s homeless…

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Joseph Whidbey Park is wrong for development | In Our Opinion

It’s heartening to know that enough people care about Joseph Whidbey State Park to show up at a…

Archivist Sarah Aldrich surveys the inventory in the storage room of the Island County Historical Society Museum. Aldrich and volunteers are digitizing newspapers

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Museum archives heading into the digital age

Sarah Aldrich was hired a year ago as the museum’s first paid full-time archivist to tackle the chore…

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Church Notes

Here's what's happening at Whidbey Island churches and places of worship.

Some program rates at the John Vanderzicht Pool will increase beginning May 1. Programs include swim school

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Some pool rates to increase May 1

Patrons of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool can expect increased prices for certain programs beginning May 1.

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Aggravating factors added to rape charges

A former Langley man who ran a public relations firm on South Whidbey is slated to go to…

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Navy SAR evacuates woman from Whidbey General Hospital

A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island evacuated a pregnant woman suffering a fetal…

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Federal dollars sought for Race Road Bypass

Island County will pursue approximately $7 million in federal grant money to underwrite construction of the so-called Race…

Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold explores the county’s new and improved website.

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Island County unveils revamped website

Island County this week revamped its website, making it more modern in look and feel and more capable,…