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A city of Oak Harbor map shows the areas of annexation as well as the “donut holes” of unincorporated land.

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City annexation may face legal fight

An environmental group has pledged to challenge the legality of Oak Harbor’s recent annexation.

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Oak Harbor teen arrested for alleged kidnapping

A 17-year-old boy was arrested last week on suspicion of kidnapping a teenage girl at gunpoint.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. A real estate agent wants to prepare approximately 20 acres of land adjacent to the intersection of Arnold Road and Highway 20 for development.

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Forgotten county lots eyed by realtor

Should high-density housing be developed on more than 20 combined acres of land in North Whidbey?

Lynda Clare Mercy, at left, was sentenced this week for murdering Whidbey resident Thomas Flood.

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Whidbey handyman remembered by his family as his murderer is sentenced

Thomas Flood was parked on the side of a Whidbey Island road when he was murdered by a…

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Lead screening machine on its way

The Island County screening rate is drastically lower than the state average, sitting at 2.36%.

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Affordable housing project receives grant

An Oak Harbor affordable housing community project, Mulberry Village, just received a lot more money

Photo by Marina Blatt. Dredging was expected to begin between the 2026 and 2027 fish window, or the period that construction is permitted in waterways to minimize disruptions to fish.

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Marina dredging will be delayed

The long-planned Oak Harbor Marina dredging project will be postponed due to federal hold-ups.

A proposed map from a developer shows how a hotel project might expand into Hal Ramaley Park.

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Park ordinance appeal to be heard in Oak Harbor

Whidbey Environmental Action Network is inviting the public to attend the hearing at 9:30 a.m. on April 21.

Photo by Marina Blatt. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited New Leaf staff and partners last week to learn more about its unique affordable housing initiative.

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Oak Harbor nonprofit lauded for offering affordable housing

New Leaf hopes to expand its affordable housing opportunities over the coming years.

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Woman in fatal RV fire identified

Clinton resident Sara Silverman died after suffering burns in an RV fire on March 26.

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Owner of dead dog sought

Island County animal control is investigating a dead dog that was left in a blanket on Libbey Road.

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State Auditor issues findings to Island County, Langley

The Washington State Auditor’s Office recently issued findings for both the city of Langley and Island County.

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County, Langley receive audit findings

The Washington State Auditor’s Office recently issued findings for both Island County and the city of Langley.