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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.
    Making music for movies
    By Karina Andrew • September 15, 2023 1:30 am

    Coupeville grad composes scores for films, games

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Eric Mager retired Aug. 31 after 19 years as deputy director of the North Whidbey Help House.
    North Whidbey Help House deputy director retires
    By Karina Andrew • September 12, 2023 1:30 am

    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
    Council allocates opioid settlement funds
    By Karina Andrew • September 12, 2023 1:30 am

    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.
    Officer recognized with Emergency Treatment Award
    By Karina Andrew • September 12, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
    Coupeville man upcycles vintage bikes
    By Karina Andrew • September 8, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Whidbey News-Times file photo
The hydroplane race “Hydros for Heroes” will return to Oak Harbor this weekend.
    Oak Harbor celebrates seventh annual ‘Hydros for Heroes’
    By Karina Andrew • September 5, 2023 1:30 am

    An exciting weekend of hydroplane racing is returning this weekend.

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    Anonymous donation propels food bank toward new home
    Anonymous donation propels food bank toward new home
    By Karina Andrew • September 5, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Guests wait in line to tour a Navy aircraft at the NAS Whidbey Island base open house in 2022.
    Navy base welcomes public Sept. 9
    By Karina Andrew • September 1, 2023 1:30 am

    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
    Restoration planned for historic building after vehicle collision...
    By Karina Andrew • August 29, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    The Fletchers host a farm tour at Mutiny Bay Blues. (Photo provided)
    Eat Local campaign starts with blueberry picking
    By Karina Andrew • August 29, 2023 1:30 am

    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
    By Karina Andrew • August 29, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
    Naval Academy grads bike across country
    By Karina Andrew • August 25, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Larry Mason plays guitar in downtown Oak Harbor.
    Booking top acts for Music Fest
    By Karina Andrew • August 25, 2023 1:30 am

    Mason works year round to find the best bands

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