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    Oak Harbor City Council nixes mobile park annexation...
    By Marina Blatt • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Council voted 5-1 to take no action on annexing Valley High Mobile Home Park into the city.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
The cast decks out in Christmas apparel, their faces smiling like it’s Christmas morning. Built in just six rehearsals, the production showcases the cast’s creativity and dedication.
    Christmas is spectacular at Whidbey Playhouse
    By Marina Blatt • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    The show blends classics with playful favorites while weaving in famous Christmas movie moments.

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    State, city may change some speed limits
    By Marina Blatt • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    City staff and state transportation officials are re-evaluating speed limits along Highway 20.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Holland Happening, hydroplane race returning
    By Marina Blatt • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Two of Oak Harbor’s beloved traditions, Holland Happening and Hydros for Heroes, are coming back.

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    Photo provided of Willie Nelson
    Firefighters rescue Whidbey man and Willie Nelson from...
    By Marina Blatt • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    The pair was rescued on Tuesday after becoming stranded on a steep bluff in Coupeville.

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A plane is parked at the Bellingham International Airport in front of a surreal Washington sunset.
    Bellingham airport wants to hear from Whidbey residents
    By Marina Blatt • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    The airport is seeking info about travelers’ preferred destinations, airlines and more.

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    Dancers wear white dresses while standing on pointe, with Hannah Brackeen, age 15, in the role of Clara, at the front.
    Ballet Slipper dancers perform holiday magic
    By Marina Blatt • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Young dancers are bringing the classic Christmas tale, “The Nutcracker,” to Whidbey in December.

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    Oak Harbor council asks committee for larger marina grant
    Oak Harbor council asks committee for larger marina...
    By Marina Blatt • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    The committee received 21 applications and recommended funding to 15, for a total of $408,000.

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    Sticky situation upsets tennis players
    Sticky situation upsets tennis players
    By Marina Blatt • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Tacky glue that made up the pickleball court lines has rendered the tennis court “unplayable.”

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    Holiday spirit comes alive on Whidbey
    By Marina Blatt • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Here is a list of all the ways to celebrate Christmas.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Coupeville painter sees window of opportunity
    By Marina Blatt • November 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Every few months, Oola Fisher gives the Prairie Center Market in Coupeville a fresh coat of whimsy.

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    Coupeville schools plan to boost attendance
    Coupeville schools plan to boost attendance
    By Marina Blatt • November 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Recent data shows Coupeville School District’s attendance rate falls slightly below the state average

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    (Photos by Marina Blatt) A News-Times reporter came to Ms. Ashley’s Preschool and Daycare class Wednesday to investigate what preschool students knew about Thanksgiving.
    The Turkey Bunch
    By Marina Blatt • November 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Put to the test, some preschool students shared what they are most grateful for this year.

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