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Shannon Hamilton is the owner of Whidbey Farm and Market and is hosting CornFest this year as part of Eat Local Month. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times.)

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New events celebrate Eat Local Month

Two new events — Oktoberfest and CornFest —will be taking place for the first time this month.

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Primary election results certified in county

The results of the Aug. 2 primary are official.

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Oak Harbor may lower utility rates

Oak Harbor city staff is considering raising system development charges.

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The Hot Club of Troy will be performing at the Oak Harbor Music Festival at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.

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Oak Harbor Musical Festival tunes up for 10th year

This Labor Day weekend, several long-standing Whidbey Island musicians will perform in the event.

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Year-long study to determine Growler health impacts

A new year-long study has been planned to determine the health impacts caused by Growler noise.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
The Whidbey Young Professionals recently had a morning tea talk and networking event at the Hidden Gem in Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor Group brings young people together

The Whidbey Young Professionals is hosting its second annual summer event on Aug. 27.

The Andromeda galaxy, photographed by the Island County Astronomical Society Vice President Tony Edwards, is 2.3 million light years from Earth.

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Star parties celebrate the night sky

The Island County Astronomical Society of Washington is hosting four “star parties” this summer.

Photo by David Welton

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Hydroplanes race for charity

Hydros for Heroes went off without a hitch on Saturday and Sunday

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Munns to release HR investigation

The former mayor pro tem plans to release the human resources investigation into an alleged threat.

Slew's Tiz Whiz, ridden by Jose Zunino, pulls ahead of the other horses at the Longacres Mile. (Photo provided by Emerald Downs)

Sports

Whidbey horse wins prestigious race

Race horse carries on family legacy

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Lynn Hyde, director of Historic Whidbey, looks over Ebey’s Landing where the history walk is taking place.

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Walk through history of the Pig War

Historic Whidbey is hosting a walking tour that explains a conflict caused by the shooting of a pig.

Tricia Balok is a clay artist in Freeland at the Whidbey Clay Center. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey Island studio tour

On Aug. 20 and 21, people can visit art studios and meet with artists all over Whidbey Island.

The city of Oak Harbor placed a notice on the corner of Tate Route 20 and Barrington Drive. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Sonic, car wash planned for long vacant lot

A large vacant lot in Oak Harbor may soon be filled with two new businesses.