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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.

News

Oak Harbor shores disproportionately affected by shotgun wads

Shotgun wads are the most identifiable trash found at the beach

The Ship of Fools and the eye of the storm. (Photo by Jo Arlow)

Life

Live puppet show comes to Deception Pass State Park

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

News

Habitat for Humanity announces housing program recipients

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

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News

Family of three finds 1,000 bats in their new home

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

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)

News

Coupeville school budget cuts approved in 4-1 vote

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

Photo by Lisa Peterson.

News

Sailboat found beached at Admirals Cove

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

A crew sails Friday, competing against sailors from different yacht clubs around the Puget Sound area. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Sports

Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta sees record participation

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

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)

Business

Coupeville welcomes new ultrasound business

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

Photo by Luisa Loi
Michael Jones V poses at Oak Bowl.

Sports

Oak Harbor’s Oak Bowl offers Strike for College program

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

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Life

100 years young and thriving

Community invited to resident’s birthday

Larsen poses in front of her new business. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Business

Healthy food for all

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

Photo by Aaron Taggert

Life

Whidbey Pagans celebrate pride

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

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Sports

Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta returns for third consecutive year

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