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Jan 17, 2025 · She recommended quarterly meetings, however, for the Civil Service Commission, Climate Crisis Action Commission, Dismantling Systemic Racism Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Parks and Open Space Commission.

Jan 17, 2025 · Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright assembled a task force this week to create a plan for the increasing number of homeless people in the city. The creation of the task force follows public complaints about homelessness in Oak Harbor and a large turnout to a town hall meeting with SPiN Café, a nonprofit day center for homeless and low-income residents.

Jan 17, 2025 · The deputy found the Facebook page belonging to “Ben Sharp” and saw that a couple of lawnmowers were for sale. The woman on Crawford Road reported that she had given two lawnmowers to a neighbor, later identified as Epstein-Solfield, the deputy’s report states.

Jan 14, 2025 · Luckily, Flaherty and Brophy said, the woman didn’t lose her money, though she felt great shame. Other residents and acquaintances who have fallen or almost fallen into the trap described feeling “hypnotized” by the voice on the phone, who often happens to know factual information about the victims.

Jan 21, 2025 · Friday morning, community members met with Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright at Mad Batter Bakehouse on Pioneer Way for a casual conversation about the city’s pressing issues. Treats, chess, candles, roses and gothic portraits surrounded the conversation for Mad Batter’s theme of the month ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The cost of a dump run will get a little more expensive in the new year. Island County commissioners are set to approve a 15.3% increase in solid waste tipping fees, which are paid by garbage truck haulers and people bringing their materials to …

Marilyn was born on June 12, 1931, to Joseph W. and Ethel Hancock Libbey and passed away on February 2,… Read Story

Jan 17, 2025 · Island County commissioners are looking to expand the number of treatment beds in the Oak Harbor stabilization center by over 50%. Opened in 2021, the Ituha Stabilization Facility currently has 10 beds for people experiencing a mental health crisis or …