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Photo by Sarah Geist. The vessel, deemed the “Pacific Northwest Carrier,” has sailed across the world to deter aggressors and ensure maritime safety since it was commissioned on May 3, 1975.

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Historic aircraft carrier floats by for last time

The USS Nimitz passed Whidbey Island for the final time before being decommissioned.

City of Oak Harbor map. City and county officials are talking about annexing 80 acres into the city as part of the comprehensive plan process.

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Meeting set on 80-acre annexation plan

The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres in the near future.

A map from the Oak Harbor School District’s website illustrates that a new elementary school would better serve southwestern Oak Harbor.

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School district mulls new school, various capital improvements

The Oak Harbor School District may seek support funding a new school or major improvement projects.

Photo by Tamar Halpern T Kira Madden, who has lived through stalking and court proceedings, said learning to rely on herself in solitude was part of the experience at Hedgebrook.

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Island retreat for writers helped inspire ‘Whidbey’ novel

T Kira Madden’s work explores the stories of three women in the immediate aftermath of a murder.

Photo from South Whidbey Fire/EMS on Facebook Firefighters lowered Brian Boyd down the cliff to rescue the dog.

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Dog bites hand that frees it

South Whidbey Fire/EMS rescued a dog on Sunday which had been missing for a week.

Photo provided This year’s parade grand marshals, Jim and Sue Riney, were selected by the Whidbey Island Irish Wildlife Society based on their outstanding service to Oak Harbor’s community.

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Parade to bring Irish cheer to Pioneer Way

St. Patrick’s Day event will return to Oak Harbor for its 53rd year at 4:30 p.m. on March…

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Woman, rescue groups work to remove 12 cats from home

Kitties were taken to Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation and Critters and Co. Pet Center & Rescue.

Photo by Joe Manhardt

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Navy pauses notifications on Growler practice schedule

Navy base takes ‘prudent’ safety measure

An emergency moratorium on development within Island County RAIDS may be extended.

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Island County may extend development moratorium

A development moratorium on semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County may continue for longer

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New Whidbey, Camano joint tourism board approved

A board that spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each year is being replaced.

Photo by Jennifer Landahl. The bald eagle poofs its feathers out and looks like a “drowned rat” after a good bath.

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Bathing Whidbey eagle images draw attention

Jennifer Landahl received 7,200 reactions on Facebook for her photos of a wet but content bald eagle

Photo by Marina Blatt. Despite all of its ups and downs, today the playhouse is a light among the community: hosting more than five shows a year, classes for kids and adults, and playing the role of a second home for those who are part of it. From left are Kevin Meyer, Eric George, Rusty Hendrix, Bob Hendrix, Theresa Frazer, Susie Thompson and Jim Riney.

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Opening the curtains on 60 years at the Whidbey Playhouse

The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is a prosperous theater that belies its humble beginnings.

U.S. Navy photo. An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2.

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Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury

The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.