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Mussel tussle: Chefs to face off in annual festival

As spring awakens, many come out of their shells to enjoy some world-class mussels in Coupeville.

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School board opposes proposed sports gender amendment

Several WA school districts proposed to exclude trans athletes from participating in girls sports.

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Oak Harbor City Council remains undecided about tax for marina

The Business and Occupation Tax remains an option, though there are some hesitation and unknowns.

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School districts instructed to keep DEI policies

Concerns over a letter from the Department of Education were placated by the state superintendent.

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A lake on private property of forested wetlands in Freeland.

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Survey responses shape Comprehensive Plan update

Solutions include allowing RVs as temporary housing and requiring low-impact rules for development.

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Unity Fellowship celebrates Black History Month

The Fellowship will wrap up Black History Month with live music, dancing, poetry and worship.

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City seeks grant to buy training facility for first responders

Oak Harbor hopes to secure $1M to purchase a building that would house a training facility.

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Sales tax to improve emergency communications heads to ballot

The communication infrastructure and system is outdated and struggling to meet increasing demand.

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Community members invited to feed juvenile salmon

People of all ages are welcome to feed the salmon and learn a thing or two about this…

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Special Olympics athletes shoot for the stars

Team Whidbey and South Whidbey Wind won bronze and silver at a regional basketball competition.

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Student organizes protest in support of women and trans rights

A group of residents opposing Trump’s executive orders gathered in front of South Whidbey High School

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The renovated gymnasium.

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New amenities coming to Camp Casey

A sea life touch tank, slides and a rock climbing wall are some of the changes coming to…

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Oak Harbor school renewal levy wins voters’ favor

About 62.47% of voters marked the “yes” box on their ballots.