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(Photo by Allyson Ballard) North Whidbey Fire and Rescue responded to the deck fire, which occurred Monday.

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Oak Harbor deck fire causes alarm

The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical.

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Suspicious package halts base operations

Personnel were instructed to shelter-in-place on Friday.

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Former Whidbey man gets 44 years in military prison

Jermiah Copeland pleaded guilty to killing a fellow sailor last week.

Photo provided. The Langley Main Street Association distributed a release about the incident on Monday stating the group is “saddened” by the thefts.

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Langley plant thefts under investigation

A series of plant thefts struck downtown Langley recently.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. The harbor in Langley is one of the facilities that the port owns.

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Port of South Whidbey seeks levy lift to fund maintenance, upgrades

The Port of South Whidbey will ask voters in November to approve a property tax increase

Photo by Jessie Stensland. The sewer district is considering options for the golf course.

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Sewer district tees up options for Holmes Harbor golf course future

A South Whidbey sewer district is weighing the future of a 54-acre golf course it now owns.

Photo by David Welton. Generations Place includes 14 two- and three-bedroom apartments. The homes are intended for working families, including educators, construction workers, retail employees and social service providers.

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Island Roots completes its first housing project

The project is part of an effort to address the region’s shortage of affordable housing.

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A young deer that limped for weeks through Oak Harbor with a piece of PVC pipe trapped on its front leg finally got some relief on Saturday

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Wildlife officers remove PVC pipe from deer

Residents noticed a pipe lodged around its hoof for over a month.

Jessica L. Kido

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Prosecutors await toxicology in Oak Harbor child death case

Results of a formal toxicology conducted by Washington State Patrol’s crime lab may take time.

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Coupeville Town Council mulls new code for density bonuses

A draft code would permit any residential development in Coupeville density bonuses.

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South Whidbey School District names new special education director

Becky Bell was selected as the new director of Special Education and Student Services

Phadell Saddler

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Court records detail alleged abuse before Oak Harbor woman’s death

Prosecutors are seeking to upgrade charges against an Oak Harbor man accused of killing his wife.

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Oak Harbor council to revisit Pride flag policy

Mayor Ronnie Wright and city staff will ask the council to reconsider a city flag policy.