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Port to hold public hearing about proposed tax levy

The Port of Coupeville is seeking community input about creating an industrial development district.

Chewbacca is affectionate, playful and full of energy. He is up for adoption at the Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation after being abandoned in a field off Highway 20 near Coupeville. (Photo provided by Shari Bibich)

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‘Chewie’ ready for a home

A very good boy is searching for a forever home after being abandoned in a field off Highway…

Two Whidbey residents were injured in a two car crash on Highway 20 Monday morning. (Photo provided by North Whidbey Fire and Rescue)

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Two injured in Highway 20 collision Monday morning

Two Whidbey residents were injured when a car struck another car that was turning onto Highway 20.

From left, Sarah Gallella, Jill Jackson and Erin Tombaugh take a sip of tea during their bows. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Live theater returns to Whidbey Playhouse with three-woman show

The Playhouse’s first show of the long-awaited season will be “Tea for Three.”

Community members stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance while listening to a South Whidbey School District board meeting. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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School Board delays decision on Pledge of Allegiance

Future school board meetings will be online instead of in person.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Rep. Larsen stops by earmarked projects

The appropriations bill has passed the House of Representatives and awaits review by the Senate.

Isadora and Mateo Jimenez Campos stop for a picture with the wolf pup mascot. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Coupeville Wolf Pups come back to school

Coupeville students and teachers had their first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

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Oak Harbor's famous chicken dances with the crowds at the Oak Harbor Music Festival Saturday. Ever the trendsetter, it appears a flock of fans have copied his signature pose while he struts about the town during the multi-day music festival.

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Free-range fun

Oak Harbor’s famous Chucky Chicken danced with the crowds at the Oak Harbor Music Festival Saturday.

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Blue Fox to host Relay for Life cancer research fundraiser Sept. 10

Relay for Life is coming to the Blue Fox Drive-in to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Photo provided by Ted Mihok

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Whidbey Lions clubs provide medical supplies to Mexico

The Oak Harbor, Coupeville and Central Whidbey Lions Clubs’ influence extends far beyond the island.

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North, Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers holding September work days

The upcoming work days were rescheduled from their usual May dates because of the pandemic.

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Town’s restroom lease goes to pot

Coupeville’s business hub is no longer a place for residents or visitors to, well, do their business.

Thomas Bancroft will teach an online series on raptors, hosted by the Whidbey Audubon Society. (Photo provided by Whidbey Audubon Society)

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Whidbey Audubon hosts classes on spotting raptors

The classes, taught by Thomas Bancroft, will take place each Tuesday from Sept. 7 to Oct. 5.