News
Fire destroys barn on Fakkema Road early Tuesday morning
Firefighters battled a blazing barn as it burned to the ground on North Whidbey early Tuesday morning.
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Dragon boat club to honor late teammates on Saturday
Local paddlers will honor two late teammates in the best way they know — in full dragon boat…
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Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
Oak Harbor’s growth has impacted the fire and police departments’ abilities to maintain service.
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Options mulled to reduce $429 million school project
A bond measure is planned for the February ballot.
Crosswind
Pop-up beach picnics are a popular way to celebrate coming home
Navy wife’s new business a big hit for deployments, anniversaries
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Navy base remembers 20th anniversary of 9/11
Close to 200 people attended Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s ceremony Friday morning to remember and honor the…
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Marathon will close bridge for 45 minutes Sunday morning
More than 1,000 runners will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and the…
Life
Free-range fun
Oak Harbor’s famous Chucky Chicken danced with the crowds at the Oak Harbor Music Festival Saturday.
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Oak Harbor mayor injured, working from home
Mayor Bob Severns is recovering after he broke his leg in a boating accident a few weeks ago.
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Anti-maskers interrupt school board meeting again
In-person sessions have been canceled as a result.
Sports
Fall sports return, with some changes
Traditional fall school sports are already underway after two nontraditional school years.
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Council candidates weigh in on ‘Angel’ sculpture
The fate of the controversial artwork may be decided on Tuesday.
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Neighbors say woodpiles a fire danger
Thirty-four people asked Oak Harbor to do something about the woodpiles on a nearby property.