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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…
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Oak Harbor Marina is certifiably clean
The certification program is administered by Washington Sea Grant.
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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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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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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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Reinstallation of South End docks planned
Two docks on the South End will be reinstalled later this month.
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Navy pauses notifications on Growler practice schedule
Navy base takes ‘prudent’ safety measure
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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.
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Woman, rescue groups work to remove 12 cats from home
Not a stranger to rescuing animals, Nootenboom was called to relocate the cats.
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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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Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury
The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.
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Sentencing set in murder of Whidbey man
A jury found 67-year-old Lynda Mercy, a Bellingham resident, guilty of murder.
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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.