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Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract

The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.

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Whidbey leaders irked about ferry fare hikes

County Commissioner Melanie Bacon drafted a letter to the Washington State Transportation Commission

Photo by Marina Blatt

Business

Thanksgiving turkeys raised the right way

Thomas Boettger, who owns and operates Central Whidbey Funny FArm, raises turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Photo provided by Island Disposal. James Andersen takes an Island Disposal recycling container out to the curb.

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Curbside recycling proposed for county, Langley residents

Island Disposal looks into wheeling out curbside recycling service for Langley residential customers

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Sports

Mays breaks school record at state soccer tournament

Oak Harbor varsity girls soccer dominated at home this week.

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South Whidbey’s Reed Atwood claims girls cross country championship

Senior Rowan Jung placed third in the 1A boys race.

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Life

UPS driver recognized for saving Oak Harbor man

Henry Kennedy, 92, fell and injured himself. Blake King heard him yelling for help.

Photo by Joe A. Kunzler
Vapor forms of an EA-18G Growler as it streaks through blue skies.

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Government shutdown delays Growler study

Federal judge stays deadline for the Amended Analysis of the Environmental Impact Statement.

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Business

Bringing the heat in Oak Harbor

A 12-year-old baseball player started a hot sauce business.

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Sea Cadets wielded flags at the Veterans Day Parade in Oak Harbor last year.

Life

Whidbey Island celebrates Veterans Day

On Nov. 11, Oak Harbor Navy League is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. in the…

Photo by David Welton

Life

Painting a legacy: South Whidbey artist still going at age 104

Whidbey is home to many artists but few have been creating art for as long as Gaylen Hansen.

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Peterson, Marrow likely winners in council races

Oak Harbor voters made their choices clear in what appears to be a nail-biter-free election.

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Life

Drama Fest presents Oak Harbor’s rising directors and writer

This year’s one-act festival runs from Thursday through Saturday at Oak Harbor High School.