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Oak Harbor to develop new economic strategy

Oak Harbor is seeking some creative ways to revitalize the economy.

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In turnaround, county commissioner, state senator poised for win after latest vote count

Commissioner Jill Johnson, a Republican, has moved ahead of Christina Elliott by 574 votes

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A place of their own: Coupeville Boys and Girls Club plans a gym

Coupeville Boys and Girls Club will build a playground for the whole community.

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Johnson, Elliott race within two votes

Contest between Island County commissioner candidates a dead heat, but 10,000 ballots left to count

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Senator Ron Muzzall

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Senate, county commissioner race too close to call

Two key races affecting Whidbey Island residents are real nail-biters.

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Navy man killed in motorcycle accident

A man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on North Whidbey Thursday night.

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Impactful ink: Langley artist tattoos with purpose

For breast cancer survivors, a tattoo is a meaningful way for women to reclaim their bodies.

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Voters renew South Whidbey school levies

A majority of voters have renewed their support for the capital improvements and operations levies.

Sarah Geist photographed the orcas on Nov. 4.

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Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years

After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern residents orcas finally returned.

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Motion to unmask Elections Office fails

The motion for an emergency order to prevent the county auditor from enforcing a mask mandate failed

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Muzzall, St. Clair race still too close to call

The race for District 10 state senator has grown even closer.

Oak Harbor Fire Department, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Northwest Illahee Drive Tuesday night. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Fire scathes garage in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor Fire Department responded to a residential fire around 8:30 Tuesday night.

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Democrats leading in Island County, legislative races

It appears that a blue wave swept across Island County and state Legislative District 10, according to the…