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A proposed port district on North Whidbey could fund improvements to the Oak Harbor marina, but also many other community assets.

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Oak Harbor to rekindle port district effort

Oak Harbor’s future projects may not be attainable without the creation of a port district.

Two bucks spar near Highway 20 and Midway Boulevrd in Oak Harbor on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Fun for just two bucks

Four bucks were spotted near the intersection of Highway 20 and Midway Boulevard last week.

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Whidbey firefighters help battle fires in LA

Five Whidbey firefighters have joined efforts to stop the flames that have been ravaging Los Angeles

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Psychologist to evaluate accused murderer

An Oak Harbor man accused of murdering his wife may be exploring an insanity defense.

Cars pass through the narrow stretch between Race and Welcher roads, a stretch that the Department of Transportation has talked about widening for years. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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County, state agree on long-awaited, road-widening project on Central Whidbey

The county signed a $3.4 million agreement with WSDOT to widen shoulders on Highway 20.

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Camano Island murder case closed after 21 years

The Island County prosecutor and sheriff officially closed a 21-year-old murder case Thursday.

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Police arrest man barricaded at Oak Harbor senior living home

The man threatened people with a box cutter following a fight over a scooter on Wednesday.

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Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment

The incoming governor traveled to the island this week.

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First 2025 baby has auspicious beginning

Plans to spend the holidays on the East Coast were curtailed by the arrival of David Frances Blay.

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City mulls business & occupation tax once again

Oak Harbor leaders are considering a new tax on businesses.

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Road closes for transfer of giant boat

A large vessel will be seen slowly making its way to land and across a Freeland road this…

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‘Minority Rape Cult’ has consequences for administrators, students at Coupeville schools

Suspension of Coupeville School District leaders is related responses to student discipline issues.

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Community supports Freeland resident following breast cancer diagnosis

A first responder, ferry quartermaster and community informant is in need of help.