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Playhouse to take on ‘Laramie Project’

The Whidbey Playhouse will put on a production of “The Laramie Project” early next year.

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From left, Jackie and Jeffrey Baraban enjoy a sunny day on their boat at the Oak Harbor Marina. The Barabans are among those marina patrons who would consider relocating if moorage rates spike too high.

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City eyes big marina rate hikes

A consultant warned the city council that it may need to raise rates and fees at the city…

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Meg Olson will welcome Waldo to her shop, Kingfisher Bookstore, throughout the month of July.

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Whidbey kids invited to find Waldo

Kingfisher Bookstore has been selected to participate in Find Waldo Local.

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Chef brings Italy to Whidbey

Partners Thomas Litrenta and Crystal Madrigal launched an Italian street food and catering company.

File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times Coupeville town officials voted to make Front Street one way and add angled parking to make the historic downtown area more pedestrian-friendly.

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Coupeville’s Front Street to become one-way

The change is intended to make downtown Coupeville safer and more pedestrian friendly.

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Oak Harbor infrastructure in ‘severe state of decay’

Leaders look for unique solutions to emergency

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Whidbey celebrates 4th of July

Organizations island-wide will be getting festive this holiday weekend.

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An Island Transit bus transports passengers on Whidbey. Island Transit recently received a grant to construct a new transit center on the South End.

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Federal grant funds South End transit hub

A new public transit center is officially coming to South Whidbey.

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Restroom destroyed in vandalism fire

A vandal set a fire in a public restroom located inside a historic barn in Coupeville.

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Water main construction forthcoming in Coupeville

Construction is likely to begin soon on a new water line serving residences impacted by PFAS.

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Axe-throwing makes an impact in Oak Harbor

One of Oak Harbor’s best known purveyors of fun recently launched a new business.

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Man arrested after driving car into home

A man from Burien was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday evening.

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Public process forthcoming on Johnson lot

The Coupeville Chamber of Commerce proposed one possible use for the land at a town council meeting.