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Strong winds sent a tree limb through a powerline and onto the roof of an Oak Harbor home Saturday.

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Windstorm causes widespread outages

A windstorm hit Whidbey Island on Saturday and caused the second major power outage of the season.

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Fire destroys boat in Deception Pass Marina

No one was injured in a fire that destroyed a boat Tuesday morning in Cornet Bay.

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Palliative and hospice care moves to new home

WhidbeyHealth’s hospice and palliative departments finally have a place of their own.

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Photo reminds whale watchers of ‘salmon hat’ fad

Recent reports have observers wondering if orcas are resuming a “hat” fad originated in the 1980s.

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Island County’s first administrator resigns

The Island County administrator announced that he will resign from the position, effective Feb. 7.

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Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations power up Island County vehicles outside of the Camano Island administration building.

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County mulls electric vehicle charging policy

The policy involves the construction and operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.

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Oak Harbor to host virtual seminars on Business and Occupation Tax

One piece of the puzzle of ensuring a future for the marina is a tax on high-earning businesses.

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Fire leaves family with nothing before the holidays

Though no humans were harmed, a kitten perished in a house fire Wednesday morning on South Whidbey.

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Katie and John Hill

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Community helps vet who needs transplant

The family of a Navy veteran is seeking support to qualify for a life-saving organ transplant.

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Commissioners to rescind salary hikes over legal issue

Island County commissioners aren’t able to give themselves raises after all.

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Council picks 4 finalists for seat

The four candidates are James Marrow, James Croft, Tiffany Scribner and Sandi Peterson.

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Oak Harbor allows all-terrain vehicles on roads

The city council approved Ordinance 2013 to allow all-terrain vehicles or ATVs on city streets.

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Whidbey affected by bus driver shortage

Whidbey’s school districts and public transit system are hoping to get some positions filled.