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    Celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Whidbey way
    By Marina Blatt • September 26, 2025 1:30 am

    It’s Jewish year 5786, and to celebrate the new year, Jews on Whidbey resurfaced after a long hiatus.

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    Vaccines available as Whidbey COVID rates rise
    Vaccines available as Whidbey COVID rates rise
    By Marina Blatt • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Wastewater-based epidemiology shows viral activity levels for COVID are high in Oak Harbor.

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    Former Whidbey Island man harnesses AI for recipe...
    By Marina Blatt • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Take a photo of food in a refrigerator and artificial intelligence will create recipes.

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    Oak Harbor board President Lynn Goebel speaks on a panel as state Rep. Clyde Shavers listens attentively. (Photo by Marina Blatt)
    Panel of Whidbey leaders outline school funding woes
    By Marina Blatt • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    A Whidbey Island League of Women Voters discussion on education was held Saturday in Greenbank.

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The Vision to Action Plan calls downtown Oak Harbor “the heart of our city.”
    Oak Harbor adopts new action plan for downtown...
    By Marina Blatt • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    ‘Oak Harbor Vision to Action Planning Document’ was created with community input.

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    Mayor Wright offers optimistic view of city of...
    By Marina Blatt • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Wright emphasized one of his key priorities as mayor: creating opportunities for youth.

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Rendering of the compact roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and West Fakkema Road.
    Roundabout work to begin in Oak Harbor, speed...
    By Marina Blatt • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Drivers may have to take it slower following the construction of a roundabout on the north end of Oak Harbor.

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    Oak Harbor Girl Scouts raising funds to save...
    By Marina Blatt • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor Council declined to take building as a donation.

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    Whidbey corn maze will be a wonderland
    By Marina Blatt • September 16, 2025 1:00 pm

    An Alice in Wonderland-themed corn maze is coming to Oak Harbor Sept. 19 through Oct. 31.

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    Women admire their nude photos in a Women’s Institute calendar. From left are actors Rusty Hendrix (Jessie), Jade Parmenter (Cora) and Katie Jones (Chris). (Photo by Marina Blatt)
    A good month for Calendar Girls: Whidbey Playhouse...
    By Marina Blatt • September 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Friendship, body positivity and cheeky humor take center stage.

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    Fall-themed fun in-season on Whidbey
    By Marina Blatt • September 2, 2025 1:30 am

    To celebrate the bounty, several harvest-related celebrations are planned.

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    Centennial farm thrives on family and faith
    By Marina Blatt • August 29, 2025 8:30 am

    The Hilberdink Family Farm, a quaint 48-acre oasis in Oak Harbor, is marking a rare milestone.

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    Oak Harbor council discusses options for SPiN Cafe
    By Marina Blatt • August 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Local leaders proposed responses to perceived problems associated with the nonprofit.

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