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Oak Harbor school renewal levy wins voters’ favor

About 62.47% of voters marked the “yes” box on their ballots.

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South Whidbey Port ponders levy reset

Port commissioners are considering a levy increase to help cover the cost of operations.

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Bye Bye Bob — again: Herzberg retires from city a second time

Herzberg bid the city of Langley farewell this week as his position of passport agent came to an…

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Aircrew safe after Growler crashes into San Diego Bay

The Growler was assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 135, the Black Ravens, based on Whidbey

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Oak Harbor school levy ahead in first count of ballots

Under the current tally, “yes” votes are ahead by about 61.9% of the vote.

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WAIF offers funky revenge for Valentine’s Day

Trust the cats at WAIF to restore your honor and sleep after a messy breakup.

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Oak Harbor Police use drone to search home

Officers used a drone to find a suspected home intruder, but the burglar was hiding in a crawl…

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Ferry study shows economic impact on Whidbey

Canceled ferry sailings have a significant impact on Island County’s economy, according to a study.

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Langley celebrates its 40-year history of Mystery Weekend

Dead of winter is prime time for solving a mysterious murder.

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At right, Jayne McKelvy and Julie Cathey compliment Rufus for being a good boy during his annual exam. He was also vaccinated for bordetella (a bacterium associated with respiratory disease) and leptospirosis (an infection that can cause vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea and other symptoms). His owner, Kim Connolly, said skipping the drive to the veterinary clinic was a relief.

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Whidbey vet clinic delivers care to homes

Two Whidbey dog and cat experts are making veterinary visits less scary for clinic-phobic pets.

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Long lines at Rite Aid lead to complaints

Long lines at South Whidbey’s only pharmacy have raised concerns in the aging community.

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North Whidbey man charged with felony over refusal to wear mask in Elections Office

The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party is now facing a felony charge.

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Fate of stagnant Langley buildings uncertain

Some storefronts have been empty for a while, leaving some to wonder if they will ever reopen again.