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Dog killed in North Whidbey house fire

A residential fire destroyed two buildings and took the life of a family pet last week.

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Whale, hello there

Four gray whales have been spotted in the Whidbey Basin in recent weeks.

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Raising the Roller Barn roof

Five bands will play an all ages concert March 5 to raise money to restore the Roller Barn’s…

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Ecology permit finalized

New requirements for wastewater treatment plants will not be as dramatic as some officials feared.

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South Whidbey and Oak Harbor wrestlers place at state

The state tournament, known as Mat Classic XXXIII, took place Feb. 18 and 19 at the Tacoma Dome.

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Navy, nonprofit team up to build a creek

A collaborative creek restoration project came to a close Wednesday with a small creekside ceremony.

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Oak Harbor church to celebrate Black History Month

Oak Harbor church-goers will celebrate Black History Month with a program at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20.

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State funding package may pay for green buses for Island Transit

Island Transit may receive more than $7 million from the state.

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Count Dracula, played by Zoe Eisenbrey, emerges from his coffin to confront Jonathan Harker, played by Spencer Grubbs.

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Drama club brings Dracula to life

The show will run Feb. 17-19 and 24-26, with all performances beginning at 7 p.m.

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Masks remain on at school, at least for now

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal recommended that mask-wearing become a local decision.

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NJROTC wins big at meet

Oak Harbor won first place in most events, including armed drill, marksmanship and physical fitness.

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Clinton man accused of kicking down door in search of drugs

Prosecutors charged Jorn Anders Aronson with residential burglary and malicious mischief Feb. 4.

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Captain speaks to officers group

Capt. Eric Hanks addressed jet noise, staffing problems and base vaccination rates.