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Harborview Mobile Home Park residents have signed a petition asking the city of Oak Harbor to respond to their concerns about the fire danger posed by the large wood piles left by a real estate developer in the field above Safeway. Scott Thompson, the developer, said he does not know when he will remove them because he is waiting to receive a model home permit from the city.

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Neighbors say woodpiles a fire danger

Thirty-four people asked Oak Harbor to do something about the woodpiles on a nearby property.

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Tour offers glimpse of work spaces

T hose interested in the creative processes of local artists can take a peek into almost 50 work…

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A new All-Hazard Alert Broadcast sirens to warn residents of incoming tsunami threats was installed on West Beach Road near Joseph Whidbey State Park along with four others on the island.

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New tsunami sirens installed on North, Central Whidbey

There are five new tsunami warning sirens on Whidbey Island to alert residents of impending threats.

An artist rendering of the “Angel de la Creatividad” sculpture proposed for Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. Photo provided.

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Oak Harbor council delays decision on ‘Angel’ sculpture

City council members are waiting until Sept. 7 to make any further decisions about the sculpture.

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Oak Harbor Marina fee increases to pay for dredging

City officials agree the Oak Harbor Marina needs to be dredged soon.

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Projects inch closer to federal funding

Projects to revitalize a wharf and promote economic development near receiving federal funding.

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Fireworks spark blaze on Keystone Avenue

A witness driving by the area of the fire saw someone lighting off bottle rockets or Roman candles.

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Oversized truck knocks out Comcast service on island

Thousands on Whidbey Island were left without internet, cable and cell phone services Sunday.

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Native American remains unearthed at building site

Archaeologists are working with Native American tribes to repatriate remains found in Oak Harbor.

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Summer school focuses on fun activities, social education

Oak Harbor summer school students can learn karate, take magic lessons and taste garden greens.

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Crews put out grass fire

A possible mishap with a lawn mower sparked a half-acre fire on Green Valley Road on Friday morning.

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Apartment fire injures one, displaces nine

Nine people were displaced after a fire swept through an apartment building on Northwest Atalanta Way in Oak…

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Haller House talk to delve into history

Restoration work on the 155-year-old Haller House in Coupeville continues to make progress.