Senate Bill 6130 passes state House, expected to be signed into law by governor
Statement from Rep. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor:
“This is the first step in raising taxes at a time when families and employers are facing high unemployment, financial insecurity and uncertain futures. It is really sad. Senate Bill 6130 says that struggling taxpayers should sacrifice more, but state government should not. It also ignores ...
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The Washington State Transportation Commission is establishing the Ferry Riders’ Opinion Group (F.R.O.G) to engage with ferry riders on an ongoing basis. Participants of the F.R.O.G. will have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns on important ferry topics including fare levels, ferry reservations, time-of-day pricing, etc.
Participants of the F.R.O.G. will have a collective direct ...
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Mona Newbauer, Chocolatier, Island Angel Chocolates, invites you to experience "A Day in the Life of A Small Town Chocolatier". This is your opportunity to find out what it's really like being a Chocolatier and running a chocolate shop in a small community. It's fun, it's challenging, it's creative! Do it for yourself or buy as ...
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Photo credit: Ashley McConnaughey Horse 'Kirbey' with Haley McConnaughey
Equestrian Crossings, the new Whidbey based non-profit program to offer equestrian activites including horseback riding and harness cart driving classes designed with specialized certified instructors for the whole family, from sport riders to special needs equestrians, beginners to advanced, youngsters to elders, invites everyone in the community ...
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The breakfast that truly makes a difference: OHEF to host annual event Oct. 6
Although it has a new name, the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation breakfast still has the same great purpose. The Bud Skinner Breakfast for Education will be held Tuesday, October 6 at the Elk's Club, beginning at 7 a.m. This annual event raises money that goes directly to students for a variety of ...
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Rotary District 5050 has an opportunity for business or professional people between the ages of 25 and 40 to travel to Brazil on a cultural and vocational exchange for 4-6 weeks in 2010.
Rotary provides a round trip airline ticket, accommodations with Rotarians, meals and group transportation.
Team members are only required to pay for incidental personal expenses. If you are interested in taking part in this ...
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It's all things Oak Harbor at September's Chamber Luncheon!
Join us on Thursday, September 17 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Oak Harbor Elk's Lodge to hear Mayor Jim Slowik deliver the State of the City report. Chapman University is sponsoring this special luncheon, so be sure to reserve your seat early! Reply to this e-mail or call (360) 675-3755 to RSVP today.
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Concerts on the Lane has two openings for musicians and is calling out to all local bands to fill Langley with music on August 8th or August 22nd from 3 pm to 4:30 pm. So far Langley has rocked this summer with Cee Cee James and Deja Blooze. Music is one of the common threads that binds us as a community. Langley is the place ...
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OCTOBER 10TH (SATURDAY), 10 AM – 4 PM & OCTOBER 11TH (SUNDAY), 10 AM – 4 PM: at Coupeville High School.
Exhibit your Whidbey Island business or organization at the 18th annual Uniquely Whidbey Biz Expo! Make potential customers aware of your services and products, and build on current clients in this two-day marketing event.
In this current economic climate, reminding the customer that our business community ...
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Exhibit your Whidbey Island business or organization at the 18th annual Uniquely Whidbey Biz Expo!
Make potential customers aware of your services and products, and build on current clients in this two-day marketing event.
In this current economic climate, reminding the customer that our business community is here and ready to serve is more important than ever!
Take advantage of the largest business show in the northwest region!
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