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Navy expands sampling of PFAS in wells
None of the 26 private, off-base drinking water wells sampled by the Navy in 2025 tested positive.
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Former park and rec colleagues vie for Oak Harbor Council seat
James Marrow and Brit Kraner are running for the position in the Nov. 4 election.
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Federal shutdown has little immediate effect on island
Many of the immediate effects are related to the military.
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Port of South Whidbey eyes ways to increase revenue
During a special meeting, the board of commissioners unanimously approved the final 2025 budget.
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Bank from Whidbey grows
Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the Kitsap Bank company
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Gender-neutral school restrooms cause a stir
Rumors about gender-neutral restrooms in future South Whidbey schools have raised safety concerns.
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Veterans share concerns with congressman
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen outlined his goals to help military members receive greater access to care.
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Student works to bring youth court to island
Youth court would allow teens to make legal decisions regarding minors who committed misdemeanors.
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Freeland resident seeks zoning interpretation for hydrotherapy project
The owner of a lot is seeking to build a large structure for Buddhist meditation and hydrotherapy.
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Whidbey has mixed ‘tree equity’ scores
Although the city is named after the Garry oak trees that once lined the bay, has a unique…
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LIHI comes better prepared for community meeting
A Low Income Housing Institute project on South Whidbey has thus far yielded positive outcomes.
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Family of Oak Harbor girl killed in crash files lawsuit
The family of a girl who was killed in a car crash last December filed a wrongful death…
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Vaccines available as Whidbey COVID rates rise
Wastewater-based epidemiology shows viral activity levels for COVID are high in Oak Harbor.