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    Articles by Allyson Ballard
    Women dressed up for a local Roper Romp.
    ‘Roper Romp’ is part of this year’s Harbor...
    By Allyson Ballard • July 5, 2025 1:30 am

    The market, hosted by the Oak Harbor Main Street Association, is back for its fifth year.

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    Shawn Durbin, the deputy director of North Whidbey Help House, shows U.S. Rep Rick Larsen around the food bank (Photo by Allyson Ballard)
    U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visits Help House
    By Allyson Ballard • July 4, 2025 12:00 pm

    Potential cuts to SNAP funding could affect the food bank’s ability to aid those in need.

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    Levi and Shannon Woods pose inside their new business venture (Photo by Allyson Ballard)
    New business gears up Whidbey residents for the...
    By Allyson Ballard • July 1, 2025 8:00 am

    A new outdoor apparel and accessories store, Camp Kid, opened downtown last week.

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    Coupeville rules about horses in parades questioned
    Coupeville rules about horses in parades questioned
    By Allyson Ballard • June 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Community members are upset at the disallowal of a horserider at the Coupeville Pride parade.

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    Rhed pets Joel, one of many horses at Big Rhed Barn.
    Coupeville Library and Big Rhed Barn bringing horses...
    By Allyson Ballard • June 27, 2025 8:00 am

    A horse meet-and-greet gives families a chance to experience these awe-inspiring animals

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    Photo provided by Kris Wilcox. Ken Wilcox takes in the view during a Fort Ebey hike in April.
    New books highlights Island County hiking trails
    By Allyson Ballard • June 27, 2025 8:00 am

    A former Island County trail planning and design consultant is using his powers for good.

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    Festivities set for 4th of July
    Festivities set for 4th of July
    By Allyson Ballard • June 27, 2025 8:00 am

    Whidbey Island has plenty to offer people looking for some Fourth of July fun next week.

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    Festivities set for 4th of July
    Festivities set for 4th of July
    By Allyson Ballard • June 27, 2025 8:00 am

    Whidbey Island has plenty to offer people looking for some Fourth of July fun next week.

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    Alternative music festival coming to Oak Harbor
    Alternative music festival coming to Oak Harbor
    By Allyson Ballard • June 24, 2025 8:00 am

    An Oak Harbor High School graduate is hosting an alternative music festival this weekend.

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    The Roller Barn's exterior.
    Roller Barn to celebrate 75th anniversary amidst renovation
    By Allyson Ballard • June 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Celebrations will take place at the rink each day leading up to the anniversary, beginning June 27.

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    Disabled American Veterans convention coming to Whidbey
    Disabled American Veterans convention coming to Whidbey
    By Allyson Ballard • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The annual gathering will be June 25-27 at the Officers’ Club on base.

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    Members of the Unity Fellowship Juneteenth program rehearse for Thursday’s event. Photo provided.
    Churches unite to celebrate Juneteenth
    By Allyson Ballard • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Several Whidbey churches will host their annual Juneteenth celebration Thursday at Windjammer Park.

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