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Grey Morris

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Oak Harbor afterschool program teaches video game coding

At Hillcrest Elementary, one after-school activity is keeping students excited and engaged.

The annual Veterans Day Parade marches down Pioneer Way and honors those who have served as well as those who have lost their lives serving. The parade starts at 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Annual Oak Harbor parade Saturday salutes U.S. veterans

Three women who served in the military during World War II will lead Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade through…

Susan Hamilton

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An election day look behind the scenes at the Island County Auditor’s Office

For the people working in elections offices, Nov. 4 is a very busy day.

Jim O’Connor stands in the Marine Search and Rescue team’s boat

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Whidbey’s choppy waters keep marine rescue teams buzzing

From boats that are dead on the water to vessels on fire, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue crews…

Above: Charles Terpenning practices part of the music he’ll be playing in Sunday’s “Curtains Up!” concert with the Saratoga Orchestra. Below: Charles and Rae Terpenning retired on Whidbey Island and they’re both active in the Saratoga Orchestra and with music in general.

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Whidbey couple spends retirement sharing their music

Making and sharing music is what makes retirement fun for Charles and Rae Terpenning.

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North Whidbey Parks fills last vacancy on board

Donna Sue Holly was voted in as the new commissioner for the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District…

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Whidbey General, Navy Hospital preparing Ebola protocols

With cases of Ebola now reported in the United States, Whidbey General Hospital is joining hospitals across the…

Lyla Lillis adjusts the display of her abstract angels at Garry Oak Gallery. Lillis is one of the two featured artists of October.

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Oak Harbor artist shares her love of art, Whidbey resources

Lyla Lillis has been hooked on pottery since she took a pottery class in 1999.

The Oak Harbor Fire Department makes quick work putting out a minor car fire off of Highway 20 in Oak Harbor.

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Fire crews respond to car fire Wednesday morning

Nobody was injured in a minor car fire in Oak Harbor Wednesday morning.

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Whidbey General offers free class to help kick tobacco habit

Whidbey General Hospital is offering a free class during October to help people break from tobacco addiction.

Jerrod Fleury

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Oak Harbor High School freshman ‘Socktober’ drive to benefit homeless

The freshman class at Oak Harbor High School is stepping up their charitable efforts and collecting socks.

Second-grader Grayson Darrow looks through the selection of books at Crescent Harbor Elementary’s book fair Wednesday.

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Oak Harbor book fairs a win-win for schools

Encouraging a love of reading in students is important to Oak Harbor School District educators.

Flo Simenson shows the different materials she uses to create her works of art. She said she has materials and equipment for people to use for free

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From mud pies to pottery, 82-year-old Whidbey woman still making art

For Flo Simenson, there’s nothing worse than sitting still.