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    Articles by Marina Blatt
    Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace
    Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace
    By Marina Blatt • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    A battery caught fire, nearly causing a catastrophic house fire on North Whidbey.

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    (Photo provided) Oak Harbor teenager Genelia Lai sings a cover of One Last Time by Ariana Grande on her YouTube channel.
    Singing for Bruce Lee Forever
    By Marina Blatt • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    An Oak Harbor teenager plans to deliver a knockout performance in honor of Bruce Lee.

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    Coupeville schools replacement levies pass
    Coupeville schools replacement levies pass
    By Marina Blatt • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    As of Thursday, 9,906 ballots were counted and an estimated 30 were left to tabulate.

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    Coupeville hiring new administrators
    By Marina Blatt • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    The hirings will be made official once they are approved by the school board.

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    City eyes pickleball solutions
    By Marina Blatt • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Council mulled over three options for temporary or permanent pickleball courts on Tuesday.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Equestrian vaulting is more than just horsing around
    By Marina Blatt • February 10, 2026 1:30 am

    The Big Rhed Barn in Coupeville offers the only equestrian vaulting program on Whidbey Island.

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    (Photo by D’Amore Photography at The Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza) Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza is offering a Sweet Date Night Package: couples receive a heart-shaped pizza, two sodas, arcade cards and mini donuts.
    Valentine’s Day events are plentiful on island
    By Marina Blatt • February 10, 2026 1:30 am

    Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, here’s a roundup of love-themed events.

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    Oak Harbor City Council adopts nepotism policy for boards
    Oak Harbor City Council adopts nepotism policy for...
    By Marina Blatt • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    It’s unclear if the only person potentially affected by the rule will continue to serve.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Therapy dogs offer comfort and joy
    By Marina Blatt • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Dogs on Call volunteers provide registered and insured therapy dog visits across Whidbey.

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    Oak Harbor artists spread their wings
    By Marina Blatt • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Several artists from the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor will be in an upcoming Anacortes art show.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Photographer focuses on community
    By Marina Blatt • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    A retired cardiologist will have a solo exhibit through February at the Frank Rose Gallery.

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    Speed limits will change on Highway 20 in the south city limits of Oak Harbor, a decision made during a recent city council meeting.
    Oak Harbor adopts speed zone reductions
    By Marina Blatt • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

    Council passed the ordinance — which helps align city code with state rules — unanimously.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Playhouse presents edgy rock musical
    By Marina Blatt • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    “RENT” is bringing powerful harmonies and themes of love, poverty and addiction to the Playhouse.

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