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County sends shoreline plan to state for feedback

Island County has a new plan that governs the use of the shoreline.

A Northwest Clean Air Agency mobile monitoring unit measures particulate to audit and forecast wildfires and other pollutants. (Photo provided)

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New machine will monitor city air

The Oak Harbor City Council unanimously approved a fancy new air monitoring station.

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Clyde Shavers

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Shavers, Kennedy differ on state priorities

The race for Legislative District 10, Position 1, has whittled to two candidates.

Seagulls battle for the best spot atop the Oak Harbor Safeway. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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County discusses pulling Safeway food permit

The Oak Harbor Safeway has just days to comply with a letter of abatement from the county.

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Oak Harbor police seek solution to gun glut

OHPD is overrun with guns. The police are seeking

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County burn ban cancelled

The county fire marshal lifted the ban on outdoor burning in Island County as of Sept. 20.

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Dr. Patrick Schoettmer will give his lecture, “Why is it so hard to get things done in Congress?” at the Coupeville Library on Sept. 29.

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Political science professor to give free lecture in Coupeville

Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Coupeville Library, Dr. Patrick Schoettmer will give a free lecture.

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James O’Boyle, left and Christian Royal play Magic: the Gathering at the Book Rack in Oak Harbor for Friday Night Magic.

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Wizards take over Oak Harbor game store on Fridays

In Oak Harbor, fans gather to play Magic: The Gathering on Midway Boulevard at the Book Rack.

Left to right: Ty Johnon, Aiden Pieste and Cash Crites display Yu-Gi-Oh cards before a growler at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Saturday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Air Station goes on display

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island held its annual open house on Saturday, and everything was big.

Forestry Professor Kevin Zobrist teaches a course on South Whidbey. (Photo by Sarah Stewart)

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New grant launches Whidbey forestry programs

Washington State University Extension Forestry recently expanded the courses for landowners.

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A rehabilitated seal pup awaits freedom at Windjammer Park Monday.

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Signed, sealed and delivered: Rehabilitated pups reintroduced to City Beach

It was a joyous day, the result of rescue and rehabilitation — release, but more than that, success.

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Four new police cars to patrol Oak Harbor’s streets

Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved the addition to the police department’s fleet.

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Oak Harbor resident petitions for Salary Commission to rescind mayor’s raise

The petition follows a decision to boost the mayor’s salary from $60,000 to $135,000.