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A polar bear swims near the Arctic Circle along Hudson Bay in the Nunavut Territory of Canada.

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Noted Seattle photographer to give Oak Harbor Library talk

A renowned Seattle photographer is coming to the Oak Harbor Library to share about his arctic misadventures on…

Members of the Addams Family take up residence in Cook’s Corner Park for Coupeville’s annual scarecrow competition. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Trick or treat! Celebrate spooky season on Whidbey Island

Whidbey residents can participate in activities to celebrate fall all month long.

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Norwegian elkhounds will be among the guests of honor at the Nordic Folk Fest, which takes place Oct. 7 at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge.

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Nordic lodge hosts folk fest

Celebrate Scandinavian culture on Whidbey Island next weekend at the Nordic Folk Fest.

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Council mulls new administrative position

Oak Harbor City Council members have mixed feelings about a proposal from Blaine Oborn.

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Improvements planned for NE 7th Street

Pedestrian improvements are coming to a long-neglected section of Northeast 7th Street next summer.

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Garden club celebrates 100 years

The Oak Harbor Garden Club will host a public open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30…

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Motorcycle crash kills Clinton man

A Clinton man was killed Friday afternoon in a single motorcycle accident on South Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor receives urban forestry grant

The City of Oak Harbor received a $1.6 million grant from the USDA Forest Service.

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Seal pups released at Oak Harbor marina

Two harbor seal pups that were rehabilitated were released into the Oak Harbor Bay Monday morning.

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Suicide awareness forum planned in Oak Harbor

A panel to educate the community about suicide prevention will take place next week in Oak Harbor.

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First graders Isla Stewart, left, and Millie Kindred help "chalk the walk" Sept. 15 at Hillcrest Elementary School.

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Chalked up to 10-year effort

After 10 years, a community walking path opened Friday afternoon at Hillcrest Elementary School.

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Council mulls multi-family tax exemption

A proposed tax exemption program may face some logistical difficulties.

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Climate advocacy events planned for September

A series of events meant to foster advocacy for climate change mitigation kicks off this weekend.