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Scenarios one through six are provided in a presentation for the Oak Harbor City Council.

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Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

It will likely only impact an estimated 29 businesses and raise about $880,000 a year.

The sinking "Shark Lady" is sandwiched between a "Hazmat Rescue" vessel on the left, and the "San Juan Enterprise," on the right, which is certified by the US coast guard to legally  haul flammable liquids, according to its website.

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Vessel seized after fuel leak in Holmes Harbor

The vessel was found with its tail end partially sunk below the surface.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Purchase costumes at the garage sale to live out your fairytale fantasies.

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Buy a prop, costume at Playhouse garage sale

Whidbey Playhouse is hosting a garage sale for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a musical.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Co-Founders Kate Kilpatrick and Paul Rose smile outside of their storefront

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New downtown store offers arts and crafts

The new shop championing more than 20 small local businesses sits on Pioneer Way.

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Island County Community Day celebrates inclusivity

The event promises family-friendly games, activities, food and music.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A wave hits a rock at Point Partridge the night of the tsunami advisory on Whidbey.

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Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster

Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.

South Whdibey firefighters demonstrate the different ways they can manipulate the vehicle in order to get patients out of the vehicle safely at the Whidbey Island Fair.

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National Night Out returns to Whidbey Island

Family-friendly fun and first responder education will take place on North and South Whidbey Aug. 5.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A toxic shellfish warning sign at Penn Cove Tidelands.

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Penn Cove, Holmes Harbor closed to shellfish harvesting

Island County’s primary shellfish provider suffers business setbacks after a new shellfish ban.

(Photo provided) The Oak Harbor Marina at sunset.

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Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion

Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina

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Haven Staff and community partners gearing up for the annual Point in Time Count. 

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Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.

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Singer Mira Arcilla stands next to Everett AquaSox On-Field Emcee Steve Willits.

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Everett AquaSox host Whidbey singer

Blind talent, Mira Arcilla, performed the national anthem for the Everett AquaSox game Sunday.

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Flea market tradition continues at drive-in

Whidbey Island Lions Club summer flea markets are back Saturdays at Blue Fox Theater until Aug. 23.

Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.

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Three vie for fire commissioner position

Three candidates are running for a seat on the board as Commissioner Cheryl Engle’s term ends.