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The 50-year-old Oak Harbor Marina has been the center of many recent debates on its assets and liabilities.

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Citizens don’t want marina to close, but solution remains elusive

The cyclone last week caused some damage to Oak Harbor’s already-deteriorating marina.

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Council seeking applicants

Oak Harbor is taking applications for position 5 of the city council.

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The Valley High Park sign stands in the bushes.

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Mobile home community unites against alleged landlord negligence

Last week, Valley High households came together to plan, seek legal advice and vent.

Don Scoby, commander of Scottish American Military Society Pig War Post 1859, plays the bagpipe at the Veteran's Day Parade in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Pipe dreams: Scottish American Military Society plays on

Don Scoby has always been fascinated by bagpipes.

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue crew assist a grounded sailboat Thursday. (Photo provided)

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Two men rescued from sailboat

Three agencies were involved in the rescue of two people from a sinking sailboat Thursday evening.

The Kilung Foundation meets at the Phagtsok Gedun Choling Temple in Clinton. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Whidbey Buddhist leader offers new teachings about digital distraction

In his new book, Rinpoche offers generational Kilung teachings.

Bald eagles have increased in numbers on Whidbey Island. (Photo provided)

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Audubon societies prepare for world’s longest-running science project

Local Audubon Societies are gearing up for this year’s Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running community science project in…

Steve and Martha Ellis stand near a Whidbey forest. (Photo by Beth Stephens)

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Whidbey naturalists to present ‘Life Among Trees’

The presentation will help identify the main flora and fauna species in Whidbey forests.

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Daniel Caldwell and Donna DeBonis stand before Tossin’ Axes on Midway Blvd. on Friday.

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Axe-throwing joint to build speakeasy

Oak Harbor is soon to have a “secret” billiards room.

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Oak Harbor to develop new economic strategy

Oak Harbor is seeking some creative ways to revitalize the economy.

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Senator Ron Muzzall

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Senate, county commissioner race too close to call

Two key races affecting Whidbey Island residents are real nail-biters.

Nick Ricci, a Navy veterans, hosts the episodes of Working on Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor veterans hosts ‘Working on Whidbey’

Working on Whidbey is a series that showcases Whidbey’s businesses, talents and culture.

Oak Harbor Fire Department, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Northwest Illahee Drive Tuesday night. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Fire scathes garage in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Fire Department responded to a residential fire around 8:30 Tuesday night.