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Homeless man wins Whidbey’s Spin Cafe Hamlet challenge

Homeless man wins Whidbey’s Spin Cafe Hamlet challenge

The $100 prize will go toward his storage and phone bill, he said.

Homeless man wins Whidbey’s Spin Cafe Hamlet challenge
As Sears fades, Oak Harbor Sears store is here to stay

As Sears fades, Oak Harbor Sears store is here to stay

Sears Hometown Store uses the Sears name but is ultimately separate from the dying retailer.

As Sears fades, Oak Harbor Sears store is here to stay
Alliance against Growler expansion ‘not going away’

Alliance against Growler expansion ‘not going away’

The final decision is expected to be released within a couple of weeks.

Alliance against Growler expansion ‘not going away’
Man seriously injured in RV fire at Langley fairgrounds

Man seriously injured in RV fire at Langley fairgrounds

He was able to evacuate the vehicle, but his cat, Oreo, perished inside.

Man seriously injured in RV fire at Langley fairgrounds
Mutts get special treatment at doggy daycare in Oak Harbor

Mutts get special treatment at doggy daycare in Oak Harbor

“Some people call me a hippy dog trainer,” says owner Kori Hall.

Mutts get special treatment at doggy daycare in Oak Harbor

Island County questions role in providing kids’ vaccinations

South Whidbey parents seem “resolved to driving off-island to find pediatric care,” health officials say.

In case of oil spill, mussel farm and agencies are prepared

In case of oil spill, mussel farm and agencies are prepared

Trained employees have their names added to an emergency-response list.

In case of oil spill, mussel farm and agencies are prepared
Oak Harbor dad is creating a safe place for kids to hang out

Oak Harbor dad is creating a safe place for kids to hang out

Victor Rojas said he’s concerned about young people not socializing enough in person.

Oak Harbor dad is creating a safe place for kids to hang out
Sharon Sappington was recently named director of the Island County Economic Development Council. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times

Island County EDC head stays ‘positive’

Promoting economic development in Island County comes with its own unique set of challenges, but Sharon Sappington said she plans to face each one with… Continue reading

Sharon Sappington was recently named director of the Island County Economic Development Council. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times