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Coupeville schools plan to boost attendance

Recent data shows Coupeville School District’s attendance rate falls slightly below the state average

(Photos by Marina Blatt) A News-Times reporter came to Ms. Ashley’s Preschool and Daycare class Wednesday to investigate what preschool students knew about Thanksgiving.

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The Turkey Bunch

Put to the test, some preschool students shared what they are most grateful for this year.

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Whidbey woman holding talk about search-and-rescue dog

Alli Paul will speak about Stella’s life at 4-5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Oak Harbor Library.

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City of Oak Harbor adjusts master fee schedule

Changes affect a wide range of fees.

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Whidbey offers a cornucopia of Thanksgiving options

Families and friends get together, ovens glow and the comforting scents drift across Whidbey Island.

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Thanksgiving turkeys raised the right way

Thomas Boettger, who owns and operates Central Whidbey Funny FArm, raises turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Photo by Jan Kocian at Holmes Harbor.

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Flying colors above Whidbey

Whidbey saw a severe category geomagnetic storm this week.

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Chris Michalopoulos plans to retire around May for his 62nd birthday

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Coupeville port director retiring in spring

After eight and a half years of historic restoration, Chris Michalopoulos plans to leave.

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Transit employee is a supported employment success story

Custodian Chris Londo was recognized with an ‘Employee of the Half’ award.

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Bringing the heat in Oak Harbor

A 12-year-old baseball player started a hot sauce business.

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Drama Fest presents Oak Harbor’s rising directors and writer

This year’s one-act festival runs from Thursday through Saturday at Oak Harbor High School.

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Oak Harbor council asks questions, moves forward with parks, recreational facilities and green spaces planning

If the Lorax spoke for the trees in Oak Harbor, he might have had plenty to say last…

Krista Vanicsek loads her car up with produce for the food pantry. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey community members help hungry neighbors

Amid this uncertainty, two Whidbey residents decided to act.