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Photographer focuses on community

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

Speed limits will change on Highway 20 in the south city limits of Oak Harbor, a decision made during a recent city council meeting.

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Oak Harbor adopts speed zone reductions

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

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Playhouse presents edgy rock musical

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

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No injuries in rollover crash

The driver lost control on an icy road and the car slid, hit a curb and rolled onto…

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Whidbey painter brings the dark to light

Katy Holley, an Oak Harbor artist, takes on the difficult challenge of painting nighttime landscapes

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Coupeville school levies on the Feb. 10 ballot

Two levies in support of the Coupeville School District are up for renewal next month.

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Steeped in stillness, The Empty Tea Cup opens in Oak Harbor

Owner Joshua Brock offers a meditative oasis away from the busy world with his new tea house.

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Club relocated due to sewage problems

The Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club became unusable due to a sewage system problem on Jan. 13.

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Oak Harbor in the running for favorite small town

The city is representing the island in a nationwide small-town popularity competition.

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Whidbey couple reinvent ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’

An Oak Harbor military veteran with ALS and his wife relaunched the Ice Bucket Challenge — with a…

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Yacht Club declines to host hydro races after all

After months of planning, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club voted against hosting Hydros for Heroes in 2026.

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Mosey downtown Oak Harbor for Winter Stroll

Everyone is invited 2-5 p.m. on Jan. 24 to peruse shops and warm bellies at participating merchants.

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A deer roams Whidbey with a metal band wrapped around its abdomen.

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Oh deer! Metal-banded doe spotted

It’s not uncommon for wildlife to get wrapped up.