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(Photo provided) The Oak Harbor Marina at sunset.

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Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion

Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina

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Haven Staff and community partners gearing up for the annual Point in Time Count. 

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Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.

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Singer Mira Arcilla stands next to Everett AquaSox On-Field Emcee Steve Willits.

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Everett AquaSox host Whidbey singer

Blind talent, Mira Arcilla, performed the national anthem for the Everett AquaSox game Sunday.

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Flea market tradition continues at drive-in

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

Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.

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Three vie for fire commissioner position

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

Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.

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Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm

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

Mrs. Parker's TTK class engaged in hands-on activities in the classroom.

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Law change adds challenges to kindergarten program

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

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Jeremiah Copeland in a 2022 Oak Harbor High School yearbook.

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Oak Harbor woman claims assault by murder suspect

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

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Beetlejuice dances creepily in front of a ghost-torturing contraption. From left, Liv Phillips, Ray Graham Ray, Cyrus Amor and Cora Fix.

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‘Beetlejuice’ offers ghoulish fun

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

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Dead whale washes up on Whidbey beach

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

Photo by Marina Blatt A camper runs with the kickball.

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Camps make a splash in Oak Harbor park

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

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From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf

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Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120

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.

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County’s Adopt-A-Road program needs volunteers

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