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County housing project receives $3.7M grant
A planned low-income housing development in Oak Harbor was recently awarded a $3.7 million grant.
News
Island County Farm Bureau braces for new age of farming
The annual Island County Farm Bureau meeting this month brought on a full board.
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Oak Harbor accepts sculpture installed three months ago
Following several approvals in the last four years, the city council “accepted” the sculpture.
Life
Whidbey Playhouse presents ‘Annie’
“Annie” is a Broadway classic full of nostalgia, wholesomeness, earworms and sass.
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Clifford voted superintendent of South Whidbey School District
Becky Clifford is the assistant superintendent of the Anacortes School District.
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Environmental group seeks community input
WEAN announced a survey to understand which aspects of the environment are most important to people.
Life
Workshop to bring hope to whale conservation
The annual workshop will take place Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sports
Oak Harbor football coach Marcus Hughes named football coach of the year
Oak Harbor football coach Marcus Hughes was named District 1 Coach of the Year.
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Oak Harbor schools levy renewal has support of staff and families
Rural school districts are having a harder time staying afloat amid the public education crisis.
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Whidbey Island ferries see jump in walk-ons
With over 19 million passengers onboard in 2024, ferries remained a popular mode of transportation.
Life
Unity Fellowship celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King
All are welcome to join Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday celebration this Sunday.
News
Oak Harbor Chamber director let go, board president steps down
According to Eric Marshall, interim executive director, the two changes in leadership are unrelated.