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Oak Harbor task force to tackle homelessness

The mayor assembled a task force to create a plan for the city’s increasing number of homeless people

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All invited to ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’ MLK event

The event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day will honor the women of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Drawing from nature: Artist’s chapbook describes ‘Whidbey Botanical’

“A Whidbey Botanical” combines poems and watercolor paintings of various local flora.

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Baloo smiles for the camera as JR and Spirit observe from a distance.

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Greenbank alpaca trio needs a new home

Pronkin’ Pastures has long been a place where people can shop high-quality yarn and meet alpacas.

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Langley man accused of trafficking stolen goods

A man is accused of assuming a fake identity on Facebook to sell stolen heavy machinery.

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Island County to see drop in funds to fight homelessness

The county will have less money to support affordable housing and reduce homelessness.

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A proposed port district on North Whidbey could fund improvements to the Oak Harbor marina, but also many other community assets.

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Oak Harbor to rekindle port district effort

Oak Harbor’s future projects may not be attainable without the creation of a port district.

Two bucks spar near Highway 20 and Midway Boulevrd in Oak Harbor on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Fun for just two bucks

Four bucks were spotted near the intersection of Highway 20 and Midway Boulevard last week.

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Whidbey firefighters help battle fires in LA

Five Whidbey firefighters have joined efforts to stop the flames that have been ravaging Los Angeles

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Psychologist to evaluate accused murderer

An Oak Harbor man accused of murdering his wife may be exploring an insanity defense.

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WICA film festival fetes monochrome classics

The festival is an event for film enthusiasts and nostalgics and an excuse to glam up with friends.

At left, Becky Clifford, Liz Ritz and Kristine Michael.

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Finalists chosen for South Whidbey school superintendent position

The district’s search for Jo Moccia’s successor has been narrowed down to three seasoned leaders.

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Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment

The incoming governor traveled to the island this week.