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South Whidbey school officials discuss funding woes

Audience members, district leaders engaged in two-hour discussion on finances, community involvement

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McCullough named as chamber director

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce has found Magi Aguilar’s successor.

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Oak Harbor schools may cut 53 positions

The district might cut $3.8 million from the 2024-25 budget and eliminate 53 staff positions.

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Northern lights, meteor light up Whidbey night

Just before the strongest geomagnetic storm in 21 years, a fireball left some residents in awe.

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PSE has power shutoff plan to prevent wildfires

Puget Sound Energy may temporarily shut off power lines to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

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Town boardwalk project meeting draws a crowd

Attendees spoke passionately about the Front Street boardwalk and the Main Street sidewalk project.

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South Whidbey schools may cut $1M from budget

The district might face about $1 million in budget cuts for the 2024-25 school year.

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The Bells of Whidbey return for spring concert

The Bells of Whidbey are back to bring heavenly sounds for a good cause this weekend.

Photo courtesy of Taylor Shellfish
Soft mesh HDPE predator exclusion tubes are used to protect newly planted geoduck.

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Volunteers collect geoduck tubes from Whidbey beaches

Volunteers for Community Litter Cleanup Program collected over 320 of the mollusk-protecting items

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Fire and Rescue saves boater in distress

Central Whidbey crew responds to vessel dead in big waves.

Photo by Joy Asico-Smith
National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, Zac Sawhill.

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Oak Harbor teacher will join Antarctica expedition

An Oak Harbor pastor turned science teacher is preparing to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Whidbey child care crisis at breaking point

Whidbey Island is in the midst of a child care crisis.

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Choir club brings musical revue to high school stage

The Oak Harbor High School Choir Club will soon bring a blend of Broadway and Hollywood’s best songs.