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Oak Harbor mulls options for deserted properties
Unmanaged homes often fall apart, fill with pests, become overrun by weeds and attract squatters.
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Whidbey Ren Faire brings medieval magic back for third year
The whimsical festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23-24 at Beach View Farm in Oak…
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Man charged following car chase
A driver took police on a high speed chase through Oak Harbor last week.
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Langley food bank temporarily closed after flooding
What began as a successful Mother’s Day flower sale Sunday ended in disaster for the Queen-Bee Pantry
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Whale washed ashore on Whidbey is 19th this year, marks ‘decimation’ of population
On May 13, a deceased 39-foot gray whale washed ashore at West Beach County Park in Oak Harbor.
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‘The Time Between’ explores the day through song
The Whidbey Community Chorus Chamber Orchestra will present its free spring concert on May 17.
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New principal named for Coupeville high, middle schools
Becky Cays hopes to build a school community where students feel supported, challenged, understood.
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Massage therapist kneads a comeback
A Freeland massage therapist is returning to work on the island with an almost radical idea.
Life
Bigfoot rises again at Deception Pass
The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s on Whidbey.
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If the pointe shoe fits: Cinderella takes the stage in Oak Harbor
Young dancers will bring “Cinderella” to life on May 30 and 31 at the Oak Harbor High School.
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Ferry rates increases take effect
Passenger and vehicle ticket prices for Washington State Ferries increased by 3%.