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Oak Harbor School Board passes budget

With a 5-1 vote, the Oak Harbor School Board approved the 2023-24 budget.

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Infection reported in Deer Lake swimmer

An individual who recently swam at Deer Lake on Whidbey Island has caught swimmer’s itch.

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Whidbey Ren Faire volunteers pose in their costumes.

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Huzzah! Renaissance fest returning

Turkey leg and puffed garment fanatics, the yearning is finally over.

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Isabella "Isa" de Souza Oliveira Mc Fetridge at the 20th National Jamboree in West Virginia.

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Coupeville teen attends historic scout event

For the first time, all-female troops were invited to participate in the BSA’s National Jamboree.

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Island Transit brings new services starting Oct. 1

Island Transit announced a series of changes and improvements to its services on Whidbey and Camano

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Key Naval Surface Warfare Center manager retires

After three decades of leading work on Growlers on Whidbey Island, Michael Johannsen is retiring.

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Faux celebrities to grapple at comedy-wrestling event

Years of drama will be resolved once for all at the Roller Barn in Oak Harbor on Aug.…

North Whidbey Sunrise Rotary Club members pose with the Oak Harbor Lions Club, which is one of the event's sponsors. (Photo provided)

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Annual Challenge Series returns to Oak Harbor for 31st edition

Special needs youths will take over Southeast Barrington Drive and speed for a good cause Aug. 26.

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Cantwell speaks with Whidbey Telecom Co-CEO George Henny.

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Senator Maria Cantwell touts Whidbey broadband project

Cantwell visited Whidbey to promote a $11.8 federal investment that will improve broadband access.

Pass Lake, which is within Deception Pass State Park, is closed because of toxic algae.

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Algae blooms close lakes

Algae blooms strike again, claiming Pass Lake and Lone Lake.

Marri Metz sits on the Great White, surrounded by her collection of inflatables. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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Bouncin’ in style

Oak Harbor business offers ‘classy inflatables’

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Moore in the sleeping area, which fits 30 beds.

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Haven emergency homeless shelter set to open soon

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is preparing to open an emergency shelter located near Coupeville.

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A helping hand from Whidbey to Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Education Fund is holding an informational meeting in Langley at 5 p.m. on Aug. 20