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Memorial Day parade returns to Coupeville

The event will feature food, music and the men and women who have served the country.

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Club offers boating course, swap meet

June brings two events novice and experienced boaters might not want to miss.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Oak Harbor’s vigil for Gaza attracted a small crowd of locals. For the past seven months, people around the world have been gathering to show solidarity with the Palestinian people, raise awareness and demand for a ceasefire.

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War in Gaza inspires small Oak Harbor vigil

A small group of community members has been gathering to show solidarity with Palestinian people.

Photo by Gina Shields of GM Photography

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Whidbey salutes the fallen for Memorial Day

Community members are invited to honor those who have fallen at four events on Whidbey Island.

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School jazz bands to take the stage

South Whidbey’s Middle and High School Jazz Bands are ready to close the school year with a bang.

Photo by Bill Huls of the Gilded Thistle
Some of the crew involved with the Renaissance Faire.

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Faire thee well: Renaissance is coming to island

At last, the Whidbey Ren Faire is coming to put an end to the island’s dark ages of…

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Former Whidbey resident leads fight against cancer

Touched by the stories of many fellow community members on Whidbey Island, an Oak Harbor High School alumna…

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South Whidbey school officials discuss funding woes

Audience members, district leaders engaged in two-hour discussion on finances, community involvement

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McCullough named as chamber director

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce has found Magi Aguilar’s successor.

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Oak Harbor schools may cut 53 positions

The district might cut $3.8 million from the 2024-25 budget and eliminate 53 staff positions.

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Northern lights, meteor light up Whidbey night

Just before the strongest geomagnetic storm in 21 years, a fireball left some residents in awe.

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PSE has power shutoff plan to prevent wildfires

Puget Sound Energy may temporarily shut off power lines to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

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Town boardwalk project meeting draws a crowd

Attendees spoke passionately about the Front Street boardwalk and the Main Street sidewalk project.