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An access road to planned Harbor Heights Park would include a roundabout and an extension of Northeast 16th Avenue to Heller Road. (City of Oak Harbor image)

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Oak Harbor seeks grant for 16th Ave. access road

Council members approved the grant application for about $2.3 million in a 5-2 vote April 5.

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53rd Coupeville plant sale planned

A beloved tradition for Whidbey plant-lovers is back in full swing.

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Life

Changes on the horizon for Meerkerk Gardens

A new crop of rhododendrons isn’t the only change coming to Meerkerk Gardens this spring.

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From left, Mikayla Jomika Serrantes, Mikoilo Jomiko Serrantes, Mikkel Josael Serrantes and Misaella Jomiya Serrantes.

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Oak Harbor family to compete in world robotics championship

For the Serrantes kids, robots are a family matter.

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Oak Harbor man accused of raping minor

Brenden Thomas Jensen, 55, was charged April 1 with two counts of rape of a child and other…

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Easter egg hunts planned on Whidbey

Whidbey Island is celebrating Easter with a slew of events for children and adults this month.

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Life

Corrections deputy wins national award

Deputy Adam Gonzalez won a Corrections USA Image Award for obtaining additional certifications.

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Natasha Vanderlinden won a new Jeep Renegade in a Bloodworks Northwest sweepstakes sponsored by Haselwood Auto Group. Vanderlinden, who has donated blood more than 30 times, was inspired to give by the statistic that one pint of blood could potentially save up to three lives.

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Whidbey blood donor wins new car

Natasha Vanderlinden won a Bloodworks Northwest sweepstakes, and her prize arrived this year.

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Oak Harbor council member ‘disappointed’ by ARPA committee’s recommendations

Councilmember Bryan Stucky said most recommendations failed to meet the funds’ intended purpose.

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Sports

Swimmingly

The North Whidbey Aquatic Club made waves at a Snohomish Aquatics Center swim meet March 19-20.

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Ebey’s Forever preservation grants awarded

Eleven historic Central Whidbey landmarks will receive funding for building preservation projects.

John Diamond

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Diamond resigns from school board

John Diamond resigned because he accepted a job in Longview, Wash., that begins April 11.

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From left, Dianna Gruenwald, Abby Thuet and Tamra Sipes rehearse for the Whidbey Playhouse’s upcoming three-woman show, “The Taming.”

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‘The Taming’ is a wild satire

“The Taming,” a three-woman play by Lauren Gunderson, runs April 1-16.