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Lucy Tenore, a senior at Coupeville High School, was one of the models at the Polly Harpole Guild Fashion Show.

Life

Giving back in style

The Polly Harpole Guild hosted its annual luncheon fashion show for the first time since 2019.

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State provides $27.5M for Oak Harbor schools

State Sen. Ron Muzzall secured $27.5 million in state funds to rebuild two schools in Oak Harbor.

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Business

The party store is over on Whidbey

The only party store on Whidbey Island is shutting its doors after 11 years in business.

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Council will appoint short-term replacement

Oak Harbor City Council must appoint someone to fill a vacancy only until Nov. 28.

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Mayor, council receive small raises

Oak Harbor city council members will see a small increase in their pay for cost of living increases.

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Life

Dutch celebration is happening April 29-30

An annual tradition steeped in Oak Harbor’s Dutch roots is returning to the city next weekend.

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Business

Veteran turns love of travel into business

A Navy veteran is using her love of travel to help other people plan their dream vacations.

Art Mittlieder, a resident at Harbor Tower Village, spends time with a therapy dog named Dillon.

Life

Therapy dogs on call on Whidbey

On a Monday afternoon at Harbor Tower Village in Oak Harbor, the joy in the air was palpable.

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News

Whidbey Marathon runs this weekend

Nearly 2,000 people are participating in the Whidbey Island Marathon and its companion races Sunday.

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From left, Cmdr. Vincent Quidachay, Jaedine Cabigiting, Thinalyn Ramier, Kai Medina, Raymond Shaffer, Kyle Eckles and Jermaine Denmon.

Life

NJROTC students receive $3 million in scholarships

Eleven seniors at Oak Harbor High School have been awarded Army, Navy and Air Force scholarships.

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City updates water efficiency goals

The city of Oak Harbor has updated its water use efficiency goals for the first time since 2014.

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Life

Island farmers markets open this month

April is ushering in the opening days of three farmers markets on the island.

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Sports

A girl and her dog head to Westminster

A Coupeville High School student will soon compete to be the best junior dog handler in the country.