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Winners of gingerbread house contest announced
The winners of a Coupeville gingerbread house contest were announced last week.
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School staff raises funds to cover surgery cost for teacher
The fundraiser made state news when it was covered in a TV feature by King 5.
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Senior recognized for performing Heimlich maneuver on classmate
An Oak Harbor High School senior may have saved another student’s life before Thanksgiving break.
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Canadian finally returns for pre-pandemic quilt
“Fate got in the way” of Maura Whittaker picking up a quilt she dropped off before the pandemic.
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False start: Deception Pass racers recalled for weather conditions
Strong winds made for choppy waters as rowers and paddlers gathered for the Deception Pass Dash.
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Emergency permit for wharf repairs eyed
The emergency permit would allow the port to circumvent the National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Winter projects come alive in Oak Harbor classrooms
Kids at Oak Harbor elementary schools finished the last week before break with holiday projects.
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Whidbey Farm and Market hosts local nonprofits for holidays
Whidbey Farm and Market hosts charity programs in the final days before it closes for the season.
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Oak Harbor couple brightens the holiday season
Oak Harbor residents set up a dazzling display of Christmas lights in their own winter wonderland.
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Town garbage service rates increase slightly under new contract
Island Disposal will raise service rates by 6% to offset the increased cost of labor and operations.
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Port of Coupeville awarded $4.8 million for broadband
Expansion of fiber optics infrastructure is expected to help education, business and healthcare.
Life
A holly jolly Christmas tree farm
It’s not too late to buy some home-grown holly before the holidays happen.
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Sculpture installed as a tribute to late artist
Community members initiated a fundraiser to help the surviving partner of a deceased Langley artist.