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Oak Harbor approves CARES grants

A range of small businesses on North Whidbey — from restaurants to salons to yoga studios — will…

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Four in running to fill OH council position

Four candidates with distinct backgrounds have applied for the seat on the Oak Harbor City Council vacated by…

Roy Derrick died at age 75. Photo provided                                 Roy Derrick died at age 75. Photo provided

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Vet without family will receive funeral with honors

In 1999, a U.S. Navy veteran made arrangements for his burial with the now-defunct Burley Funeral Chapel in…

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South Whidbey Tilth extending hours

South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market is considering extending its August hours to match the current July hours and…

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Fundraiser moves online due to COVID-19

The annual cooking fundraiser for the Coupeville Farm to School Program is still green-lit, although it has been…

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Fire districts to hold public meetings to discuss levy lid lifts | Corrected

North and South Whidbey fire districts will be holding public meetings to discuss levy lid lifts next week.

North Whidbey house burns on Alamo Way while owner is away at work

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North Whidbey house burns on Alamo Way while owner is away at work

Smoke filled the air and fire engines lined the street of Alamo Way in North Whidbey Thursday after…

The plant-based meat alternative is often used as a substitute for hamburgers but Zeffreys encourages experimentation. Photo by Brandon Taylor

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New biz is meatless in Freeland

After spending 12 years in New York, a Freeland native has returned to Whidbey Island to kickstart her…

Doug and Julianne Blynn from Boston bought the hotdog stand on June 11. Photo provided

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Hot diggity! New stand launches in Oak Harbor

A new hot dog stand is finding its footing in Oak Harbor.

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List of North Whidbey CARES recipients released July 10

Right about now, the Oak Harbor CARES Act grant selection committee should be nearing the end of its…

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Marina Advisory Committee analyzes impact of COVID-19

The impact the pandemic has had on the Oak Harbor Marina appears to be minimal so far, but…

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Oak Harbor staff works to clarify zoning code

Island County Superior Court ruled against Oak Harbor’s low-income housing development for downtown area in February.

Fireworks sales may soar with annual displays canceled for ’20

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Fireworks sales may soar with annual displays canceled for ’20

The big white tents have taken up shop across the island.