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Bill could double number of Island County seniors qualified for tax relief

The measure shifts taxes to other taxpayers, so it won’t affect state or local government budgets.

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Rock throwing leads to felony charges for Oak Harbor boys

A garage door and window had to be replaced at a cost of more than $4,000.

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The Oak Harbor Marina renewed its certification as a “clean marina” for the next three years.

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Oak Harbor Marina is certifiably clean

The certification program is administered by Washington Sea Grant.

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Firefighters lowered Brian Boyd down the cliff to rescue the dog.

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Dog bites hand that frees it

South Whidbey Fire/EMS rescued a dog on Sunday which had been missing for a week.

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From left to right: Mary Helen Bever, Kristin Codda and Jordan Young.

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Public hears from South Whidbey principal candidates

Three finalists for the position discussed their thoughts on safety, building trust and more.

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City of Oak Harbor earns WellCity distinction again

The city of Oak Harbor recently announced it has once again been recognized as a 2026 WellCity by…

Raylan Givens posted this image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyaho holding a VAQ-135 patch.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows love for Growler squadron

Photos and videos posted online show the Israeli prime minister with several NAS Whidbey members.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Ian Walton’s hiring will ease the workload taken on by other chiefs in the absence of a dedicated battalion chief of training and safety.

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Training, safety under new supervision at fire department

The fire department’s board of commissioners authorized a new battalion chief of training and safety.

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Navy pauses notifications on Growler practice schedule

Navy base takes ‘prudent’ safety measure

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Reinstallation of South End docks planned

Two docks on the South End will be reinstalled later this month.

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Hospital board seeking nominees again

The board had two seats to fill after two elected hospital commissioners resigned earlier this year.

Photo by Kitsap Transit. One of Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries crosses Puget Sound.

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Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim moment

Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge Island, is floating a potential solution.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Coupeville’s wastewater treatment plant, pictured here, overlooks Penn Cove.

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Study recommends Coupeville start small with wastewater reuse

Implementing a wastewater reuse system could get costly, quickly, depending on its capabilities.