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Oak Harbor School District posts high grad rate for homeless
According to data released by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the 2014-15 school year,…
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Class teaching people how to use wild plants as first aid
On Friday, Suzanne Jordan, a bio-regional herbalist, wildcrafter, founder and director of Cedar Mountain Herb School and adjunct…
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Ryan’s House for Youth closes on purchase of Countryside Inn
The dream Ryan’s House staff, volunteers and students have of converting the former Countryside Inn south of Coupeville…
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Forum focuses on need for homeless services on Whidbey
Nearly 400 Whidbey residents between the ages of 12-24 reported experiencing homelessness within the past year, according to…
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Some pool rates to increase May 1
Patrons of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool can expect increased prices for certain programs beginning May 1.
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SeaNotes director celebrates 20 years of swingin’ music
From 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 19, the SeaNotes will perform in honor of Bruce Seltveit with a dance…
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North Whidbey firefighters ignite cookie challenge
Firefighters at North Whidbey Fire and Rescue recently extended thanks to their Californian colleagues with a simple, sweet…
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Open swim time to increase at Oak Harbor pool
Patrons of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool in Oak Harbor can expect to enjoy a modest increase in…
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Oak Harbor High School students take on classic ‘Mockingbird’
Their third show will begin 7 p.m. tonight and will continue through Saturday, Feb. 20, with showtimes at…
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Oak Harbor Oxford House offering safe haven from addiction
The house was established in March, the culmination of efforts put forth by Island County representatives like Joanne…
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Point-in-Time counts Whidbey’s homeless
Island County took part in the nationwide Point-in-Time Count Thursday.
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Bills aim to help place homeless teenagers
Ryan’s House for Youth this week presented two bills to state lawmakers that could potentially make it easier…
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Inn for homeless youths: Nonprofit hopes to buy foreclosed motel on outskirts of town
Homeless youth on Whidbey may soon have access to the island’s first temporary housing specifically designed to meet…