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    Articles by Marina Blatt
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    Flea market tradition continues at drive-in
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 8:30 am

    Whidbey Island Lions Club summer flea markets are back Saturdays at Blue Fox Theater until Aug. 23.

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    Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.
    Three vie for fire commissioner position
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Three candidates are running for a seat on the board as Commissioner Cheryl Engle’s term ends.

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    Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.
    Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Arline & Stella Vintage Emporium celebrated its soft opening July 6 at Greenbank Farm.

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    Mrs. Parker's TTK class engaged in hands-on activities in the classroom.
    Law change adds challenges to kindergarten program
    By Marina Blatt • July 18, 2025 1:30 pm

    A new state law creates big changes for little learners in Coupeville.

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    Photo provided 
Jeremiah Copeland in a 2022 Oak Harbor High School yearbook.
    Oak Harbor woman claims assault by murder suspect
    By Marina Blatt • July 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    A former Oak Harbor resident accused of sexual assault is a suspect in the death of a sailor.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
Beetlejuice dances creepily in front of a ghost-torturing contraption. From left, Liv Phillips, Ray Graham Ray, Cyrus Amor and Cora Fix.
    ‘Beetlejuice’ offers ghoulish fun
    By Marina Blatt • July 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    The hilarious, chaotic and mesmerizing performance is on stage at the Whidbey Playhouse July 18-27.

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    Photo provided by Yolanda Rosales
    Dead whale washes up on Whidbey beach
    By Marina Blatt • July 15, 2025 8:00 am

    The body of a 40-foot-long adult female gray whale beached on Ebey’s Landing Monday.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt A camper runs with the kickball.
    Camps make a splash in Oak Harbor park
    By Marina Blatt • July 11, 2025 1:30 pm

    Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation is reviving the long-lost tradition of summer camp at Windjammer.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf
    Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120
    By Marina Blatt • July 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The Coupeville Wharf will celebrate its 120th birthday with a giant waterfront party.

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Madeline rose takes a selfie in her road-cleanup vest.
    County’s Adopt-A-Road program needs volunteers
    By Marina Blatt • July 8, 2025 8:00 am

    Whidbey is seeking more volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help tame the trash and weeds.

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    Photo provided
The Chaun Club, together with its Lady Chauns
    Motorcycle Club holds concert for Make-A-Wish
    By Marina Blatt • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The Chauns Motorcycle Club is throwing the inaugural Island County “Chaunsert” this weekend.

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    Captain Kevin Barton stands in front of an artistic rendering of the United States flag after getting onboarded to the Oak Harbor Police Department last June (Photo by Jessie Stensland)
    Police captain earns promotion to new position
    By Marina Blatt • July 4, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oak Harbor Police Department recently promoted Barton from captain to deputy police chief.

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    Teacher Elin Noble demonstrates a technique (Photo by Matt Neinhuis)
    Art school offers a range of opportunities for...
    By Marina Blatt • July 4, 2025 12:00 pm

    The mighty little business on a dead-end street claims it’s the best-kept secret in Coupeville.

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