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Club plants thousands of daffodils

The Oak Harbor Garden Club will celebrate 100 years in October of next year.

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Talking turkey

A kindergarten class at Crescent Harbor Elementary School shared what they were thankful for.

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Former Home Depot employee accused of theft

A woman who worked at The Home Depot is accused of stealing over $3,000 worth of merchandise.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Retired Navy Capt. John Patton was the guest speaker at this year’s Oak Harbor Community Veterans Day ceremony.

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Veterans Day event focuses on unity

Retired Navy Cap. Jim Patton spoke about the importance of unity at a Veterans Day celebration.

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Program builds exceptional workforce

The Exceptional Academy and Whidbey businesses are making strides toward inclusion in the workplace.

Photo by David Welton
Whidbey Island Cannabis budtenders Anthony Banks and Kati Sinclair enjoy a puff on their work break.

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Residents prefer their pot legal

People who live in Washington are far more likely to buy marijuana from an authorized store.

Photo by Cheryl Andersson 
Oak Harbor firefighters at a training burn in April of this year.

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Fire bond and levy pass

Oak Harbor citizens voted to raise property taxes for the fire department.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Ben Miller (left) and his brother Seth (right) own Whidbey Septic. Their business involves inspecting and maintaining septic systems. Seth holds a core sampler that is used to see the contents of a septic tank.

Business

Veteran-owned businesses are vital part of island

Veterans who served their country are now serving their community by running successful businesses.

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Veterans Day to be observed on Whidbey

There are events happening all across Whidbey Island this week to honor those who have served.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Jeff Stoner and Kim Taylor co-own Greenbank Cidery which recently opened a tasting a room in Coupeville.

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Greenbank Cidery opens tasting room

A new place to drink and gather has opened in downtown Coupeville.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Romance and murder come together on Playhouse stage

The play runs Nov. 4-20. Tickets are available at whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Victoria Garza won first prize for her piece entitled “Humility.”

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Jailhouse art wins civility contest

Inmates at the Island County Jail were inspired by an art contest.

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Proposed budget focuses on priorities

Oak Harbor officials recently laid out two years of spending plans.