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(From left to right) Darwin Christopherson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Biologist Kurt Licence, WDFW Waterfrowl Section Manager Kyle Spragens and Peter Steelquist pose with the wads they collected at Windjammer Park on Aug. 2.
    Oak Harbor shores disproportionately affected by shotgun wads
    By Luisa Loi • August 15, 2023 1:30 am

    Shotgun wads are the most identifiable trash found at the beach

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    The Ship of Fools and the eye of the storm. (Photo by Jo Arlow)
    Live puppet show comes to Deception Pass State...
    By Luisa Loi • August 15, 2023 1:30 am

    “Ship of Fools: a Giant Puppet Odyssey” will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20.

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    Habitat for Humanity announces housing program recipients
    Habitat for Humanity announces housing program recipients
    By Luisa Loi • August 11, 2023 1:30 am

    Habitat for Humanity announced the acceptance of two families into their Homeownership Program.

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    Family of three finds 1,000 bats in their...
    By Luisa Loi • August 8, 2023 1:30 am

    The family is now left with an uninhabitable house, medical debt and no legal recourse.

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    Parents and teachers attended the Coupeville School Board asking the board to reconsider some budget cuts, including reductions affecting paraeducators. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)
    Coupeville school budget cuts approved in 4-1 vote
    By Luisa Loi • August 4, 2023 1:30 am

    Despite objections from the community, reductions to the 2023-24 budget will move forward.

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    Photo by Lisa Peterson.
    Sailboat found beached at Admirals Cove
    By Luisa Loi • August 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Some Admirals Cove neighbors found an approximately 30-foot two-masted sailboat stranded on the beach.

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    A crew sails Friday, competing against sailors from different yacht clubs around the Puget Sound area. (Photo by Luisa Loi)
    Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta sees record participation
    By Luisa Loi • August 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Penn Cove was the scene of a fierce competition between sailors.

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    The ultrasound scan on the left was enhanced, resulting in a more detailed image (in the middle). The fetus shows a strong resemblance with its newborn sibling (on the right). (Photo provided)
    Coupeville welcomes new ultrasound business
    By Luisa Loi • August 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Island County Ultrasound offers color images and videos of fetuses in 3D, 4D and 5D.

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
Michael Jones V poses at Oak Bowl.
    Oak Harbor’s Oak Bowl offers Strike for College...
    By Luisa Loi • July 28, 2023 1:30 am

    Through Strike for College, bowlers 18 years old and under can earn scholarship money.

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    Photo provided
    100 years young and thriving
    By Luisa Loi • July 28, 2023 1:30 am

    Community invited to resident’s birthday

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    Larsen poses in front of her new business. (Photo by Luisa Loi)
    Healthy food for all
    By Luisa Loi • July 25, 2023 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor’s new business, Cosmic Veggies, is a safe haven for people with dietary restrictions.

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    Photo by Aaron Taggert
    Whidbey Pagans celebrate pride
    By Luisa Loi • July 25, 2023 1:30 am

    The Whidbey Island Pagan Pride Festival brings an array of vendors and workshops open to all.

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    Photo provided
    Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta returns for third consecutive...
    By Luisa Loi • July 25, 2023 1:30 am

    Boaters will put their sailing skills to the test at this event hosted by the Oak Harbor Yacht Club.

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