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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%.

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.

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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.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Selling vintage allows Sara Dean, left, and Kim Leuthe, right, to encourage people to wholeheartedly embrace their personal style.

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Vintage Whidbey: Market offers second-hand glamour

A vintage market featuring one-of-a-kind antiques and oodles of treasures is coming to Coupeville.

The circus comes to town! Europa’s producer Desire Cardinali Chaves comes from a long line of circus artists (Europa/Supplied)

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Europa Super Circus brings its world-class big top to Saratoga Speedway

From aerialists to FMX stunt riders, Europa will thrill audiences of all ages

Photos provided. This spring, garden staff are working on a wave of new projects aimed at deepening the visitor experience.

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Meerkerk Garden bursts into spring bloom

This spring, garden staff are working on new projects aimed at deepening the visitor experience.

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Arrest attempt falls through

A man accused of threatening women and stabbing a dog is still on the lam.

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City seeks feedback on rec center feasibility study

Garnering public feedback on a rec center feasibility study is an Oak Harbor Council top priority.

Photo by K. Markowski. Patch the Gray Whale puppet takes part in last year’s Welcome the Whales Parade.

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Parade, festival to honor gray whale arrival

The annual Welcome the Whales Parade and Festival will feature a full schedule of activities.

Photo by Sarah Geist

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Whidbey residents photograph ‘mystery orcas’

The pods’ appearance in the Pacific Northwest left researchers scratching their heads.

Brian Smith

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City of Oak Harbor parts way with two department heads

Brian Smith is no longer director of Parks and Recreation; Emma House is no longer HR director.

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Attorney challenges arrest of suspect in cat cruelty case

Island County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Cliff ruled probable cause existed for two charges.