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Marine emergencies increased during COVID
The pandemic brought about an increase in the use of personal human-powered watercraft.
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Oak Harbor superintendent salary set
Oak Harbor Public Schools’ recently-appointed superintendent will earn $209,183 a year.
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Free bird
An owl that Linda and Jim Latham rescued in December was released March 4 after successful recovery.
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Retired Navy captain discusses war in Ukraine
Jim Patton addressed the Whidbey Island Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America.
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Home prices won’t level out until 2023, economist forecasts
Economist Matthew Gardner said he expected the price of Whidbey homes to increase by 15.2% in 2022.
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County narrows focus for federally funded housing projects
Commissioners expressed interest in funding pre-development work and consultation services.
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New school superintendent named in Oak Harbor
The school board selected the woman who has led the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District since 2019.
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Responders ride to the rescue of horse in well
A horse fell into a century-old well on a property near Highway 20 and Monkey Hill Road.
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Soap- and candle-making helps with memory recall
HomePlace Memory Care residents make and sell candles to raise money for Alzheimer’s advocacy.
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Whidbey schools will likely make masks optional March 12
Oak Harbor board members reaffirmed their commitment to support those who choose to keep masking up.