Energy emergency turns schools dark for a few evenings
Scooters are the hottest Christmas gift for kids
First annual DARE Fair arrives this weekend
The Oak Harbor City Council once again put off finalizing a long-running plan to extend sanitary sewer service outside of Oak Harbor city limits after a Navy spokesman said the base has concerns about the idea.
“A group of about 90 or so parents, teachers, politicians and community members took a break from Christmas shopping and decorating to rally around the school levies Tuesday night. “
The City of Oak Harbor has joined with many other cities across the state in a second lawsuit against Initiative 722.
“Rob Hood knows the fine points of cuts and shaves, clips and trims. And the former owner of the Midway Barber Shop in Oak Harbor is now back in the trade. “
The Island County commissioners gave property owners an early Christmas present Monday morning. The three commissioners unanimously approved a property tax increase of 2 percent along with the entire 2001 budget.
“Judy Eakin has found asylum on Whidbey Island, where she will use the contacts and experience from her years in the fast lane to help the local arts community. “
“Glen and Sally Groenig are the new owners of the Oak Harbor Dairy Queen. The couple recently moved to Whidbey Island from Yakima, where they operated Dairy Queen restaurants for 10 years. “
Voters will decide on replacement for aging Memorial Stadium
Steps down after seven years on the board.
“Detectives are trying to figure out the significance of 72 locations that Yates, a graduate of Oak Harbor High School, had recorded in a hand-held GPS receiver. “
