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Animal Advocates of Island County build large animal rescue team
Animal Advocates of Island County are assembling a large animal rescue response team.
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Growlers to receive major upgrades
The electronic warfare attack system for the Growler is getting major upgrades.
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Humming with activity: Whidbey’s smallest birds return for spring
With the first blossom of salmonberry, Whidbey Islanders have noticed a hum around their feeders.
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Whidbey boating club offers voyages, certification and education
A boat is a means to freedom, and America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass teaches how to run…
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Oak Harbor plans inclusive regional playground
The playground isn’t about meeting any specific special needs, but a holistic approach to play.
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Marina power outage declared emergency
A recent power outage at the Oak Harbor Marina is officially an urgent concern.
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Retired Navy officers speak out against force reduction
The local Military Officers Association wrote to Congress following the announcement of sailor cuts.
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Residents lift homes to protect against sea level rise
Some fed up property owners decided to bite the bullet and raise their home above the flood zone.
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Tests show half of Whidbey’s streams polluted
When Island County Natural Resources found half of the island’s streams are polluted.
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Keeping the faith: Whidbey chaplain reflects on his years of service
Whidbey resident, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel owes his careers to the First Amendment.
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Oak Harbor brings on interim city administrator
Oak Harbor executive services manager Sabrina Combs is filling in as interim city administrator.
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City picks landscape architects for pickleball courts
Oak Harbor approved an agreement for a company to create a plan for new pickleball courts.
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Oak Harbor approves consultant for new arts plan
The Oak Harbor city council approved a professional services agreement to develop a city arts plan.