Oak Harbor News

A bill that would allow veterans to pay in-state college tuition without waiting a year to establish residency made it through the Legislature and is headed to the governor's desk.

News that the Whidbey Island Area Fair meeting planned for Oak Harbor was postponed did not sit well with one Island County commissioner Monday.

State lawmakers concluded their 2014 session Thursday after a marathon final day highlighted by passage of a revised state budget, a break on college tuition for veterans and extension of a fee used to fund homeless assistance programs.

An Oak Harbor man accused of causing a crash that killed twin sisters on Halloween night is getting his driver's license back.

Steve Bebee, operations manager for public works, inspects the site of the city's old shop.

The 53-year-old Oak Harbor man may drive only in connection with his job as a roofer in Skagit County and Whidbey Island.

Lawmakers waited until the last minute to award veterans in-state tuition at Washington colleges and universities, but ultimately the popular legislation made it through the Legislature before it adjourned Thursday.

Stephanie Decker and 3-year-old daughter Isabel are helped out to their car with commissary employee Kim Cleveland Thursday.

An investigation into a Coupeville deputy marshal has been turned over to a detective with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, according to Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green.

At 11 p.m. when most people are asleep, Kelly Baugh is grinding fresh red wheat and starting a large batch of bread.

A new ordinance regulating pot businesses restricts the appearance of the buildings and land associated with marijuana to ensure it "does not disrupt the character" of surrounding areas.

North Whidbey resident Omer Lupien is one of about 40 burglary victims to attend a special meeting with law enforcement Thursday night.

The city's arts commission and staff worked out an agreement with metal sculpture Bill Hunt to build a copper-and-steel sea monster attacking the Nautilus submarine.

The state House of Representatives passed the Washington DREAM Act early Tuesday evening, triggering jubilation among both lawmakers and college students who have campaigned more than six years to see it happen.

When giant squid were found dead off Spain about a decade ago, scientists suspected that powerful sound pulses from ships had harmed the animals.

Several Island County department heads say that they could open to the public on Fridays immediately with little to no financial implications.

Peggy Darst Townsdin is all smiles after receiving a shipment of her new book, 'Oak Harbor,' at her home on North Whidbey in early February.