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Making hay to help farmers set back by wildfires in Eastern Washington

Whidbey farmers donated 15 tons of hay to farmers in Eastern Washington this weekend.

Alaura and Kennedy Williams at Sherman Pioneer Farm.

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Yes, there will be Halloween

Halloween is going to be different this year. Here’s a list of COVID-safe events.

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Busy street now recognized as ‘Avenue of Oaks’

Southeast 8th Avenue has been renamed to draw attention to Oak Harbor’s namesake trees.

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Oak Harbor will be paying out less in tourism grants next year

The city’s tourism grant funds have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oak Harbor buys acreage on Koetje Street

The City of Oak Harbor is in the process of buying 5 acres for stormwater system improvements.

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Careage is now Regency Coupeville

A skilled nursing facility in Coupeville has changed ownership after decades.

Jeanie McElwain opens the third edition of “Getting to the Water’s Edge” to popular South Whidbey beach Double Bluff. More than 50 volunteers made the current book possible. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Group’s book will lead you to the water’s edge

It may seem like getting to the water’s edge would be simple, given that Whidbey Island is surrounded…

Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times.Kenneth Peplinski bought both the builidng and the business of the Oak Harbor Tavern, which included all of the military memorabilia donated by patrons over the years, including these two squadron signs that are decades old. He had to leave the tavern’s old building because he fell behind on payments, but he hopes to reopen the business in a new location in downtown Oak Harbor.

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New owner hopes to reopen Oak Harbor Tavern

Though it will likely not be located at 940 SE Pioneer Way anymore, one of the oldest bars…

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Burn ban lifted as wet weather returns

The burn ban in Island County has been lifted now that wet weather has returned.

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North Whidbey firefighters helping to battle wildfires in California

Four North Whidbey firefighters were part of the firefighting effort in California this past week, and smoke from…

A house fire in Admiral’s Cove just after midnight Wednesday dispalced three adults, but there were no injuries. Submitted by CWIFR Deputy Chief Charlie Smith.

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House fire in Admiral’s Cove displaces family

No one was injured.

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Recent rain lowers county’s fire danger

Recreational fires are now permitted.

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Oak Harbor councilman ‘embarrassed’ about city permit snafu

A youth sailing club has had trouble constructing a storage shed.