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Culture Fest rolls into Oak Harbor next weekend

The event, a rebrand of Oak Harbor’s 55-year-old Holland Happening tradition, is making its debut.

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Coupeville school board votes to approve plan for cuts

The modified education plan calls for reducing certificated staff by up to eight full-time positions

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Voters approve 9-1-1 emergency communications sales tax

The measure was overwhelmingly supported in the special election.

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CADA facing major budget cuts

The nonprofit organization is impacted by cuts to VOCA and ARPA funding.

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Name of fire victim released

A 62-year-old military veteran became entrapped in his apartment during the April 15 fire.

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A large group of protesters lined the highway during the event Saturday.

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Residents shaken by shots fired near protest

Outrage over the incident near Bayview grew afterward.

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Ignite, douse, repeat: New fire academy takes on live burn

After seeing a growing interest in joining the field, the department launched its Fire Academy.

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Island County invests in new affordable housing projects

Sales tax to fund acquisition of apartment, possible land purchase for affordable housing.

Photo by David Welton

Business

Sustainable fashion and practices on display at Alma Kids

Clothing on the racks is organic, sustainably made and ethically sourced, with natural fibers.

An Island County map shows mixed-used RAIDs.

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County sets building moratorium in ‘RAIDs,’ including Ken’s Korner

On Tuesday, the commissioners passed the emergency moratorium in a 2-1 vote.

Photo by David Welton

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Campaign to reenergize historic Clinton Community Hall

This week, a total of 33 solar panels were affixed to the roof.

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Department investigating after Oak Harbor man found dead following apartment fire

A man perished in an apartment fire early Tuesday morning.

PJ The Martian, Jeff Thayer, Jason Potbelly, Ken Ball, Jeramee Green.

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FBI questions leader of Oak Harbor punk band over lyrics

The leader of an Oak Harbor punk band was questioned about a song that was written 5 years…