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County seeks equity in health care

The Board of Health will consider the root causes of health disparities in the policymaking process.

Life

Speed dating event for mature folks

A local relationship coach is organizing a speed dating event for Whidbey residents aged 50-75.

Photo by Michaela Eben
Michaela Eben's chickens, named What the Cluck, Blue and Jessie's Girl inspect the snow in Oak Harbor.

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That’s snow fun!

Here are some of the Whidbey News-Times’ favorite snow photos submitted by the community.

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Nordic Lodge offers dinner with ‘lye fish’

The lodge is hosting its annual Lutefisk Meatball Dinner to share Nordic culture with the community.

Photo by Luisa Loi

Life

Making pets out of not-so-creepy crawlies

On top of being “cute” and entertaining, Narissa Jackson’s isopods help her with some house chores.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Pastor Dean, the woman behind Oak Harbor’s MLK remembrance

For MLK’s 95th birthday, Mission Ministry invites the community for a day of singing and remembering.

Photo by John Fisken

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Homes damaged, road closed, ferry rocked in wild wind storm

A wind storm toppled a tree onto a house, cancelled ferry trips and caused evacuations Tuesday.

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The same house following completion of restoration work.

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Ebey’s Forever Grants accepting applications

The grant helps owners of historic buildings on the reserve do repair and preservation work.

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Deception Pass State Park needs teen ambassadors

Whidbey teens with a passion for the environment can help promote the conservation of the park.

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Life

Art of the whimsical on display

Scribner’s world is filled with cosmic sceneries, smiley critters and ants that play “Where’s Waldo.”

Superintendent Steve King

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King to leave Coupeville Schools

King announced he will resign at the end of the school year, with his last day being June…

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The Oak Harbor Marina.

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Oak Harbor awarded $1 million grant to help pay for marina dredging

The dredging of the marina is one of Oak Harbor’s top infrastructure priorities.

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Central Whidbey barn damaged in fire

No people or animals were reportedly harmed in the fire that damaged a pole barn Thursday.