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Lachlan Waterbury, the singing Coupeville janitor, belts out a tune while emptying garbage cans around town.
    Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
    By Marina Blatt • December 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.

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    Oak Harbor adjusts staff pay for inflation
    Oak Harbor adjusts staff pay for inflation
    By Marina Blatt • December 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Many city of Oak Harbor staff members will receive inflation-related raises in the new year.

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    Christmas wishes and whimsy
    By Marina Blatt • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Here’s what kids in Oak Harbor are asking Santa for this holiday season.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Winds knock out power, block roads
    By Marina Blatt • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Whidbey was slammed by wind storms, causing widespread power outages and a highway closure.

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    (Photo provided) Rosie Cayou, a Coast Salish Elder, led dozens of salmon cermonies on Whidbey. By floating a salmon out to sea, she becons salmon to return to its waters so it can feed the whales, Berta explained.
    Salish elders remembered for their protective spirits
    By Marina Blatt • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Bill Bailey and Rosie Cayou passed away within nine days of each other.

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    Stacie Pratschner
    City hires community development director
    By Marina Blatt • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Stacie Pratschner was most recently the community development director for the city of Mount Vernon.

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    Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction
    Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows...
    By Marina Blatt • December 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor staff have officially completed their latest anonymous assessment.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Light display spreads holiday cheer
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Many residents on North Whidbey have committed to going all-in with their light displays.

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    Jewish festival of lights brightens island
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The Chabad Jewish Center of Skagit County will return for its Whidbey menorah lighting on Dec. 15.

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    Photo by Washington State Ferries
    Ghost boat blocks ferry landing
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” appeared in front of the Mukilteo terminal early Thursday morning.

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    Photo by the Mount Vernon Police Department
The Mount Vernon Police Department issued a warning on its Facebook Wednesday, warning residents to avoid flooded roadways and practice "turn around, don't drown".
    Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.

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    Singing duo write a love song for Whidbey
    By Marina Blatt • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Handsome and Gretyl perform “What Makes You Happy,” a whimsical tune with a catchy beat.

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    Oak Harbor maps out ‘stay out of designated...
    By Marina Blatt • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    The ordinance allows judges to ban some people convicted of drug crimes from certain zones.

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