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Oak Harbor interim finance director, revenue projections raise concerns from City Council

A new, permanent, finance director will likely be selected in October.

South Whidbey High School graduate Mary F. Bakeman swam from Hat Island to Whidbey Island on Aug. 29 as a way to stay busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo provided.

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South Whidbey High School grad swims from Hat Island to Whidbey

Mary F. Bakeman completed the swim in one hour and four minutes.

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All students are eligible for free meals the rest of the year

Oak Harbor, Coupeville and South Whidbey school districts are offering free meals to all kids

Deception Pass Bridge work will extend another year

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Deception Pass Bridge work will extend another year

$22 mil project was originally slated to be completed this fall

Whidbey Island Grown goes virtual this weekend

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Whidbey Island Grown goes virtual this weekend

Organizers hope the event will support local farms.

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Watch out for whales over this holiday weekend

The Labor Day weekend will likely draw skippers to the water – veterans and novices alike – and…

Coupeville High School alumni respond to massive Palmer Fire

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Coupeville High School alumni respond to massive Palmer Fire

Three Coupeville Wolves spent a week battling the flames in eastern Washington.

Oak Harbor Christian School sees bump in enrollment among plans for in-person classes this fall

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Oak Harbor Christian School sees bump in enrollment among plans for in-person classes this fall

The small, K-8 school has about 70 students enrolled.

Skimming the shoreline

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Skimming the shoreline

Thrill-seekers rejoice: Skimboarding may become your next adventure.

Coupeville couple named Washington State Parks volunteers of the year

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Coupeville couple named Washington State Parks volunteers of the year

Two Coupeville residents have received statewide recognition for their efforts at Fort Casey Historical Park.

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County revises rule for outdoor activities

Anyone gathering outdoors in groups of more than 10 people must first submit a waiver request to the…

Whidbey’s first legal distillery turns 10

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Whidbey’s first legal distillery turns 10

The island’s first (legal) distillery, Whidbey Island Distillery in Langley, turns 10 on Sunday.

Call him ‘Flipper’

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Call him ‘Flipper’

A few lucky boaters in Penn Cove got quite the show when a common dolphin was spotted splashing…