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The architectural design for Oak Harbor’s new fire station.

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Oak Harbor Fire Department plans to increase staffing

The Oak Harbor fire department will expand its operations by hiring several new employees.

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The city of Oak Harbor has recently annexed a small plot of land near Maple Leaf Cemetery.

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Oak Harbor annexation troubles neighbors

A plot of land that was annexed by the city of Oak Harbor has drawn concerns from nearby…

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Mike and Margaret Croom host a brunch at their home on North Whidbey.

Life

A recipe for fun: Whidbey couple starts dinner club

“With Magsy” may be the first private supper club on the island.

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Ted Boesch carves an owl sculpture.

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Chainsaw art is an ode to Scooter

Ted Boesch created a sculpture of a Whidbey rescue owl.

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Laramie Spydell, left, is confounded by mashed radishes.

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Taste testing the harvest

School program encourages kids to try something new

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The city of Oak Harbor is replacing a half a mile of sewer main pipes on Northeast 9th and 10th Avenues.

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Oak Harbor to replace sewer mains

Oak Harbor will replace half a mile of sewer main pipes on Northeast Ninth and Tenth avenues.

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From left, Adriana Froman, Dana Rivo and Eclipse Garrett perform as Donna and the Dynamos.

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Disco takes the stage at Oak Harbor High School

The high school is putting on its first musical in five years, featuring sequins and disco music.

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Oak Harbor’s flawed purple street lights to be replaced

Drivers in Oak Harbor will no longer be seeing purple.

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New animal advocacy group calls for change in Island County

A new group works to improve animal welfare through stricter county codes and stronger enforcement.

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Zoe Beeman pins an opponent at the sub-regional tournament Feb. 3. Beeman placed second in her weight class and qualified for the regional tournament Saturday.

Sports

Oak Harbor wrestlers head to regionals

After placing second overall in the district, the wrestling team is sending 10 athletes to regionals

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Life

‘Grown-up book fair’ returns to Freeland

Next week, adults can relive the joy and excitement of attending a school book fair.

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Local egg market is sunny side up

Along with the rest of the country, Whidbey Island is seeing the effects of “eggflation.”

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Darbonnier Tactical Supply sells protective equipment like helmets to all branches of the U.S. military.

Business

Oak Harbor business is tactical

A veteran and woman-owned business in Oak Harbor is supplying gear and equipment to NAS Whidbey.