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    Port commissioner Callahan announces resignation
    By Luisa Loi • December 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Callahan has resigned from his District 3 commissioner position, but not due to health concerns.

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    Welcoming 2024 with fun events
    Welcoming 2024 with fun events
    By Luisa Loi • December 29, 2023 1:30 am

    Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve extended weekend offers 2023 one last chance of redemption.

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    Navy fires VAQ-136 commanding officer
    By Luisa Loi • December 26, 2023 1:30 am

    A commanding officer at NASWI was fired “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

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    Service members to see pay, allowance increases
    Service members to see pay, allowance increases
    By Luisa Loi • December 22, 2023 1:30 am

    Service members will get the biggest pay raise in 20 years starting in January.

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    Fee increases for county permits proposed
    Fee increases for county permits proposed
    By Luisa Loi • December 22, 2023 1:30 am

    The community is invited to comment on proposed fees associated with land use and building permits.

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    Coupeville dean of students returns full-time
    Coupeville dean of students returns full-time
    By Luisa Loi • December 19, 2023 1:30 am

    Tom Black was restored to working full-time as the dean of students of Coupeville schools.

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
    Meet fluffy ambassadors at the Christmas Village
    By Luisa Loi • December 19, 2023 1:30 am

    Ever since the North Pole relocated to the Blue Fox, Santa has been living with some fuzzy critters.

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    Photo by Diane Jhueck
    Whidbey has one of highest wildlife-vehicle crash rates
    By Luisa Loi • December 15, 2023 1:30 am

    Most of the reported vehicle-wildlife collisions involve deer, according to WSDOT.

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    South Ends gets an Uber driver
    South Ends gets an Uber driver
    By Luisa Loi • December 15, 2023 1:30 am

    A Freeland man is offering ride-sharing services to Whidbey residents.

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    In order to be annexed, the Smiths need to combine their property (outlined by the purple rectangle) with the Kirkendalls' two properties that border with the city. (Map provided by the City of Oak Harbor)
    City moves forward with annexation
    By Luisa Loi • December 12, 2023 1:30 am

    Three more residential properties may move into the Oak Harbor city limits soon.

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    Oak Harbor leaders want end of 1% property tax cap
    Oak Harbor leaders want end of 1% property...
    By Luisa Loi • December 12, 2023 1:30 am

    In preparation for the 2024 Washington legislative session, city leaders discuss priorities.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Island County dog diagnosed with mystery illness
    By Luisa Loi • December 12, 2023 1:30 am

    A dog in the county was diagnosed with a confounding respiratory disease that has made headlines.

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    Eye magnets are some of the small quirky gift ideas offered by Whidbey Leaf & Vine. (Photo by Luisa Loi)
    Plant shop offers more than garden variety gifts
    By Luisa Loi • December 8, 2023 1:30 am

    A new business has put down roots in downtown Oak Harbor.

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