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Joan Watson, recently of Oak Harbor and longtime resident of South Whidbey died November 24th. She was 85 years old…. Read Story

2 days ago · The South Whidbey School District receives over $1 million from the federal government every year. With a fund balance of almost $5 million, Board Director Brook Willeford said the district expects to be able to serve its students for some time if the federal government decides not to support important programs and the state is unable to fill the gap.

An Oak Harbor man with a habit of eluding police is wanted on two different $25,000 arrest warrants. Read Story

Dec 27, 2024 · 2024, a wild ride. Here are the top news stories from the front pages of the South Whidbey Record in 2024.

3 days ago · Oak Harbor has set funds aside to reinvigorate a 600-acre downtown area by bringing retail closer to the waterfront, creating design standards and more. Similar ideas for the Pioneer Way area came forward in the 1990s and 2000s, said Steve Schuller, public works director, at a city council meeting ...

Jan 11, 2024 · “This was our first really big wind like this,” he said. “We did have some strong winds, but this was pretty strong.” According to the National Weather Service, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island recorded winds at speeds up to 46 miles per hour, but Brooks said he’s seen data showing the gusts ranged in the 60s and 70s miles per hour.

Jan 17, 2025 · Repairs are slated for two major buildings in need of maintenance on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. During a meeting this week, Port of South Whidbey commissioners approved two proposals related to the upkeep of the Coffman and Burrier buildings. The first, costing $34,703, pertains to the ...

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Dec 30, 2022 · Nearby Kingfisher Bookstore’s lower level took on six inches on Tuesday, according to the shop’s Instagram page. Community members assisted with efforts to pump out water, salvage books and place sandbags, but the store still faced significant loss of inventory, and the extent of the water damage to the shelves and floor is still unknown as of …