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Oak Harbor teen golfer hits hole-in-one

Reagan Syring achieved this move at the Washington Junior Golf Association district tournament.

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Business

Famous chef dines at Coupeville restaurants

It all started with an Instagram post.

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News

Three candidates vie for school board seat

Sharon Jensen is defending her position from Aisha Mayfield and William Smith in the primaries.

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George and Sheila Saul.

News

Oak Harbor couple launches fund to support veteran jobseekers

“Whidbey Veterans Jobs-Assistance Program” helps veterans obtain full-time jobs.

Photo by Sandy Dubpernell
A healthy seal pup was photographed on a Whidbey beach earlier in the season. Experts warn people to stay away from baby seals.

News

Seal mom’s sad vigil draws attention on Whidbey

A female harbor seal overcome by grief was seen guarding her pup’s body for days in Langley.

Robert Pelant holds a bouquet of wild plants. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Life

Gather seeds, save a prairie

Pacific Rim Institute welcomes volunteers to help with efforts to preserve native plants

Photo by Luisa Loi
A family has fun spinning at the carnival.

Life

Fun and games on the 4th

Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July festivities attract thousands.

Photo by David Welton 
A bunny spies an apple at the fairgrounds in Langley.

News

Disposal sites set for bunny bodies

Island Disposal is providing drop-off bins for dead rabbits in Langley.

Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times

News

Here’s what to know about Independence Day fireworks on Whidbey

As we near Independence Day, it’s important to be aware of fireworks rules, which vary depending on the…

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Coupeville dean of students loses job in budget cuts despite outcry

Outcry to save the job of Coupeville’s longtime dean of students failed to persuade school leaders.

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Life

A Celebration of Pawtriotism

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is holding the first annual Whidbey Wags Pet Parade, a pet-friendly event…

by Luisa Loi
Amanda Refuge recently opened her shoe business, All Things New, in Oak Harbor.

Business

The shoes are the mirror to the soul

Oak Harbor welcomes All Things New Shoe Boutique