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Grant Steller, an 18-year-old Coupeville High School graduate, is a freelance composer who writes digital orchestral music for films.

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Making music for movies

Coupeville grad composes scores for films, games

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Eric Mager retired Aug. 31 after 19 years as deputy director of the North Whidbey Help House.

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North Whidbey Help House deputy director retires

A career of service to the public came to a bittersweet end when Eric Mager retired Aug. 31.

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Council allocates opioid settlement funds

Oak Harbor PD will hire a commissioned officer trained to address the local opioid crisis.

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Oak Harbor Police Officer Mel Lolmaugh receives the Emergency Treatment Award at a city council meeting Sept. 5.

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Officer recognized with Emergency Treatment Award

The Oak Harbor police officer performed seven minutes of CPR on a man in cardiac arrest in August.

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Coupeville man upcycles vintage bikes

A man with a penchant for vintage bicycles is putting his mechanical skills to a good cause.

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The hydroplane race “Hydros for Heroes” will return to Oak Harbor this weekend.

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Oak Harbor celebrates seventh annual ‘Hydros for Heroes’

An exciting weekend of hydroplane racing is returning this weekend.

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Anonymous donation propels food bank toward new home

Gifts from the Heart Food Bank received an generous donation after a fundraising performance event.

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Guests wait in line to tour a Navy aircraft at the NAS Whidbey Island base open house in 2022.

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Navy base welcomes public Sept. 9

NAS Whidbey invites the public to learn about the Navy mission at its annual base open house.

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Restoration planned for historic building after vehicle collision and fire

A notice of application to restore the former Hingston Store was placed on the building this month.

The Fletchers host a farm tour at Mutiny Bay Blues. (Photo provided)

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Eat Local campaign starts with blueberry picking

A month-long celebration of Whidbey Island’s local food system kicks off this weekend.

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Museum begins construction on new facility

Construction could take a year, with a grand opening planned for late summer or early fall of 2024.

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Naval Academy grads bike across country

Graduates from the Naval Academy class of 1983 embarked upon a continent-spanning bicycle journey.

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Larry Mason plays guitar in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Booking top acts for Music Fest

Mason works year round to find the best bands