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Pacific Rim Institutes sells native plant wreaths

The Pacific Rim Institute is selling hand-crafted wreaths that highlight conservation efforts.

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Matthias Pierson practices piano in a lesson with Maureen Girard.

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Musicians to perform for first time since pandemic began

Maureen Girard is hosting an in-person holiday recital for the first time in nearly two years.

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Holiday House helps makes season brighter for families

The Oak Harbor Home Depot is providing the charity organization with a $1,000 grant.

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Oak Harbor nativity features live animals

Oak Harbor Christian School is bringing the spirit of Christmas with a biblical re-enactment.

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Melany Alanis was one of around 500 All American cheerleaders and dancers chosen to march in the Thanksgiving parade at Disney World.

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Oak Harbor cheerleader selected to participate in Disney World parade

Senior Melany Alanis was selected to join an elite group of All American dancers and cheerleaders.

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Boaters line up at the beginning of the 2009 Deception Pass Dash.

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Paddlers to brave cold in Deception Pass Dash

The Deception Pass Dash returns Dec. 11 after being cancelled last year because of COVID-19.

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Two injured in Oak Harbor crash

Two people were injured in a car accident on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 19.

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A car rolled over south of Deception Pass and struck several parked cars. It was the second car accident in the area on Sunday.

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Two car accidents on Sunday slow bridge traffic

Two separate car crashes just south of Deception Pass bridge sent two people to the hospital Sunday.

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Three Coupeville school levies to appear on February ballot

The Coupeville school board adopted resolutions to approve three levies to appear on the ballot.

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Oak Harbor's famous chicken has flown the coop, but many other inflatable creatures are expected to be at this year's Santa Cruise and tree lighting event. They will include a snowman, a dinosaur, a squirrel, "Gary the Sasquatch" and others.

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It’s a holiday hit parade

Oak Harbor, Coupeville celebrate Christmas in unique ways

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Virtual field trips increase park accessibility

Washington State Parks developed online resources to allow people to learn park history and nature.

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South Whidbey vaccine clinic thrives without electricity

The Coupeville clinic did not yield the same high turnout as those in South Whidbey and Oak Harbor.

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Nearly all Whidbey school staff fully vaccinated, data shows

Of the handful of exemptions granted, most were religious.