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Thanksgiving help available for those in need

Thanks to the community’s generosity, families in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving feast.

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House odyssey tells a slice of Whidbey history

When the Navy announced the expansion of NASWI, a North Whidbey resident decided to move her home.

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Community effort tries to bring band back

After band was cut from the school budget, a parent is leading an effort to create new opportunities

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Someone, who has yet to be identified, took down copies of this flyer around the school.

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Parents question LGBTQ+ student group

Some parents worry their kids are being exposed to harmful ideologies and politics at HomeConnection

Sarah Geist photographed the orcas on Nov. 4.

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Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years

After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern residents orcas finally returned.

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Rubber ducky earrings.

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New incubator biz sells miniature wonders

If you think of any random object, there’s a chance Roman Larsen has turned that into earrings.

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Students run the show in Drama Fest

The annual Drama Fest will feature one-act plays directed by Oak Harbor Drama Club’s students.

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Historic Camp Casey changes hands

Seattle Pacific University signed a purchase and sale agreement with the YMCA of Snohomish County.

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Schools levy renewal heads to special election

OHSD will add a proposal to renew the educational programs and operations levy on the ballot.

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Simon Bright (Riley Stowell) learns he has become rich.

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Playhouse presents Sherlock-esque murder mystery

The Whidbey Playhouse is always in the mood for some mystery and dead bodies.

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At 102 years old, business owner runs the show

Gene Phelps still drives himself to the store he has owned for 60 years in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor school projects break ground

The new buildings will bring down the number of portable classrooms in use around the district.

(Photo by Luisa Loi)Transition Specialist Erin Straub assists Nehemiah Myles in making an egg nog latte for a reporter.

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Program helps students with disabilities succeed

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.