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A proposed port district on North Whidbey could fund improvements to the Oak Harbor marina, but also many other community assets.

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Oak Harbor to rekindle port district effort

Oak Harbor’s future projects may not be attainable without the creation of a port district.

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Whidbey firefighters help battle fires in LA

Five Whidbey firefighters have joined efforts to stop the flames that have been ravaging Los Angeles

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Psychologist to evaluate accused murderer

An Oak Harbor man accused of murdering his wife may be exploring an insanity defense.

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South Whidbey student to lead Washington student reps

Carter McKnight was elected president of the WSSDA Student Representatives Network.

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Langley creates transportation benefit district

The city council decided to establish a transportation benefit district to collect more revenue.

At left, Becky Clifford, Liz Ritz and Kristine Michael.

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Finalists chosen for South Whidbey school superintendent position

The district’s search for Jo Moccia’s successor has been narrowed down to three seasoned leaders.

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Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment

The incoming governor traveled to the island this week.

A U.S. Navy EP-3E Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System (ARIES) II, assigned to the “World Watchers” of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1), prepares to take flight within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation.  (Photo provided)

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Renowned Cold War-era spy plane touches down on Whidbey for the last time

With the start of the new year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has left something behind which leaders…

Denis Muller, a resident of Parkwood Manor Mobile Home Park, revies water testing results from Edge Analytical Laboratories. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Low-income Oak Harbor resident without options after contaminants found in water

Muller blames her declining health on contaminants in her water.

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City mulls business & occupation tax once again

Oak Harbor leaders are considering a new tax on businesses.

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Road closes for transfer of giant boat

A large vessel will be seen slowly making its way to land and across a Freeland road this…

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‘Minority Rape Cult’ has consequences for administrators, students at Coupeville schools

Suspension of Coupeville School District leaders is related responses to student discipline issues.

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Changes proposed in water system management

The change would clarify when a satellite management agency is needed to ensure safe drinking water.