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Online shop spreads the love and lore of gnomes on Whidbey
The idea for whidbeyislandprovisions.com came from seeing the island with fresh eyes.
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Mayor’s salary hike surprises council members
The revelation that the mayor asked for and received a salary increase waylaid a budget decision.
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Capt. Hanks retires; new officer assumes command of base
The change of command ceremony of Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Hanks took place Thursday morning.
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City loosens restrictions on trading parkland
The Oak Harbor council passed an ordinance that will loosen the restrictions on trading park land.
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Wanted dead or alive: invasive insects
Several state agencies ask the public to check nearby trees for signs of invasive insects.
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Larsen tours Island Transit with eyes on expansion
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Island Transit facility to discuss future developments.
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Oak Harbor drafts next year’s budget, discusses pressing projects
City staff are incorporating city council feedback for a budget proposal for the city’s projects.
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Neighborhood to pursue PFAS remediation
Whispering Pines Cooperative will pursue the state revolving fund to address its PFAS contamination.
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Johnson and Elliot advance to Nov. 5
The Island County Commissioner District 2 race has dwindled to two.
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Parks and rec district due for levy renewal
The North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District is due for a levy re-up.
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Sea service association to hold grand re-opening after fire
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97 will have its grand re-opening on Aug. 30.
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Oak Harbor asks residents to use less water
Oak Harborites may have noticed a recent change to the water conservation signs around town.
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Navy squadron returns home to Whidbey after historic deployment
During the deployment, a Growler scored its first air-to-air kill battling Houthi militants in Yemen