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An architect’s drawing shows what the proposed hotel would look like in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Developers plan Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor

Developers are planning to build an extended-stay Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Myres announces candidacy for Island County commissioner

Langley resident is fourth candidate for the District 1 seat

Photo by Luisa Loi

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‘The Laramie Project’ opens at the Playhouse

The docudrama is an uncomfortable invitation to look at ourselves in the mirror.

Photo by David Welton
Nora (Patricia Duff) speaks with the family’s nanny, Anne Marie (Shelley Hartle).

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Outcast Productions opens 12th season

The Langley-based Outcast Productions opens with “A Doll’s House, Part 2” March 8 until March 24.

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Three teens hit the mark for Junior Olympics

Of the four WA girls who qualified to shoot at the Junior Olympics, three are from Oak Harbor.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Coupeville ferry run is among state’s most challenging

The Coupeville and Port Townsend ferry remains vital despite budget constraints and staff shortages.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS

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Weigh in on fire levy lift

People are invited to discuss the possibility of a fire levy lid lift on the primary election ballot

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Langley mulls committee changes

With a dozen citizen-led boards and commissions, Langley is contemplating slimming down.

Island County's new animal control officers, Dylan Shipley (left) and Tammy Esparza (right) pose in front of the animal control pick-up. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Animal control officers rebuild program

The Island County Sheriff’s Office brought on two new animal control officers to restore the program.

North Puget Sound “Sounders” gray whale CRC53 Little Patch shows his face, by Serena Tierra, Orca Network

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Returning Sounders offer a beacon of hope

The North Puget Sound Gray Whales, a group of about 20 cetaceans that come mainly to feed, are…

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Shoplifting turns into gunplay on South Whidbey

A thief threatened an employee at Goose Community Grocer with a handgun.

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Oak Harbor city administrator loses job

Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright terminated the employment of the city administrator last week.

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Whidbey bigfoot researcher David Ellis emulated a tree knock with his mouth outside Langley.

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Sasquatch researcher calls Whidbey home

Who do you call if you see a Whidbey Island Sasquatch?