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Students square off in national cooking contest

The sounds of slicing, stirring and sauteing filled Oak Harbor High School’s culinary classroom.

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Stacey Neumiller works on her latest piece.

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From barns to barnyard critters: Whidbey painter is known for her unique style

Pop art with an agricultural twist is a good way to describe the work of painter Stacey Neumiller.

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Manu Unni stands in the kitchen of his new restaurant, Unni’s Kitchen.

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Indian restaurant strives for authenticity

The owner of Oak Harbor’s newest restaurant loves to share the culture of his native South India.

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Food, drink event supports downtown

An event will raise money for a project to help revitalize downtown Oak Harbor.

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Whidbey raises a glass for St. Pat

This St. Patrick’s Day, Whidbey Island residents are in luck.

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Oak Harbor School District plans forum on safety

The district is hosting a school safety forum with the Oak Harbor Police Department.

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Art contest offers several cash prizes

A new contest that promotes Whidbey Island artists made its debut this month.

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The archway for Serendipity Lane has been the first phase of the project to be completed.

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Grants may lead to Serendipity Lane construction

Serendipity Lane may be one small step closer to becoming a reality.

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Puget Sound golf Club owner Josh Ray takes a swing using the golf simulator.

Business

Golf goes high tech at new Oak Harbor business

Puget Sound Golf Club offers a high-tech system that allows people to practice golf indoors.

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Island Transit vanpool groups looking for commuters

More commuters on Whidbey Island are choosing a unique form of carpooling to get to and from work.

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From left, Jake Bailey, Oliver Abercrombie, Colton Gehring, Mya Grymes and Ethan Tang play in Kick-Brass.

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Kick-Brass makes a splash

Five talented Oak Harbor teens formed a brass band that plays exuberant, irresistibly catchy music.

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From left, Gaye Litka and Katie Jones. Litka plays Gingy who shows sketches of dresses she’s worn in her life throughout the play.

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Play explores clothing as storytelling

A play about women and completely cast with women is coming to the Whidbey Playhouse stage.

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The Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry route will not be fully restored to two-boat service until spring of 2024.

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Coupeville ferry route to remain one-boat service

The Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry won’t be restored to two-boat service until spring of 2024.