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Climate change classes coming to Coupeville

Washington State University wants to inform residents on how to tackle climate change locally.

(Photo by David Welton) Marie Fiore hopes attendees spread the word about the Cooperative and how “important it is to support our local farmers.”

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Feasting for a cause: ‘Frolic on the Farm’ supports cooperative

A South Whidbey farm invites locals to taste all that Whidbey has to offer — all for a…

Photo by David Welton

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Soup Box Derby returns to Langley

No engines are required to participate in the racing fun.

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Grant money awarded to 14 Island County groups

Groups received an average of $7,500 in funds from the Community Accelerator Grant.

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Quilters on the Rock works on display

Colorful quilts and other creations are on display at the Oak Harbor Library throughout September.

Photo by Joshua Engelbrecht
Narrow code revisions would have only affected over-water buildings in the Historic Commercial Center Zone, highlighted light blue here.

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Coupeville Town Council ceases short-term rental code discussion

Town code currently prohibits short-term, ground-floor rentals in all Front Street buildings.

Photo by Allyson Ballard
Bradley Price II and Abigail Giugliano will be spending New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California, decked out in their marching band best.

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Oak Harbor High School sending students to Rose Parade

Abigail Giugliano and Bradley Price II will march in the 2026 Rose Parade.

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Military Appreciation Picnic returns to Oak Harbor

Over 400 pounds of pork, as well as potato salad, coleslaw will be provided

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South Whidbey band hosts album release party

A former East Coast punk found his latest musical inspiration immersed in Whidbey’s abundant nature.

(Photo by Erica Fisher) A plume of smoke from the fire could be seen around North Whidbey.

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Firefighters respond to 2 RV blazes in 2 days

One person was injured in one of two RV fires on North Whidbey this week.

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Environmental stewards saving Whidbey prairie

The Pacific Rim Institute is steadily rehabilitating 140 acres of prairie and savanna.

The new kitchen. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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SPiN Cafe to unveil new kitchen

Community members can peek at the facility during an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 27.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Superintendent Michelle Kuss-Cybula called the buildings’ funding a “twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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Superintendent touts schools being built with grants

Construction of two new school buildings is well underway for the Oak Harbor School District.