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Barbara Lister stands by her art at the WAIF Thrift Store on Midway Boulevard.

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Creative animal art supports WAIF

Barbara Lister’s art is a piece of her personality. From lifelike drawings of cats and dogs to sassy…

Oak Harbor Elementary School principal Dorothy Day explains how kindergarten teachers adjusted to the new schedule.

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Kindergarten test sparks controversy in Oak Harbor

Despite concern from parents that the switch to every-other-day, full-day kindergarten removes consistency from learning, the Kindergarten “DIBELS”…

Oak Harbor High School Choir Club president Shani King teaches a group the dance moves to 'Thriller.'

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Zombie dancers of all ages take over Oak Harbor High School

Zombie shakes and growls filled the Oak Harbor High School gym Saturday as Whidbey Islanders showed up to…

Lyanda Lynn Haupt’s book

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Whidbey reads together about crows, nature

Whidbey Reads isn’t just about reading a book. The five Whidbey Island Sno-Isle Libraries are bringing a book…

Bruce Worley

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Open house shows off Oak Harbor School District facilities

Not only do the new maintenance, information services and warehouse departments of the Oak Harbor School District provide…

T.J. Larrick teaches participants of Job Club

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Weekly Oak Harbor club eases job hunting pains

Finding a job is a full-time job, according to T.J. Larrick, and those searching can use the helpful…

Superintendent Rick Schulte explains the current budget to the Oak Harbor School Board and community members at the first budget meeting Feb. 21.

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Oak Harbor School District discusses budget, levy

With one of the lowest local levies in the state, the Oak Harbor School District hopes the community…

Lukas Lowder sings “Jack’s Lament” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

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Whidbey Playhouse presents: When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true

“Wish Upon a Star” is childhood at its best. Moments of magic and adventure come together with laughter…

Darcy Patterson and her grandson

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Mussels meet muscles in Mussel Fest cycling event

Work your muscles to earn mussels at the mountain biking event, Mussels in the Kettles, presented by the…

Hank Forney

Life

Babies learn a new way to communicate

Nearly 20 babies and their parents worked on a new way to communicate at an American Sign Language…

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None hurt in North Whidbey Middle School scrap

Four students were involved in a spontaneous fight at North Whidbey Middle School last week. There were no…

Lily Ann Grillea

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A dog is a kid’s best literary friend

When Bubba walked into the Oak Harbor Library, he was an instant magnet for children. They flocked to…

Lonnie Schopen

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Parents, teachers ask for special programs local levy support

Asking for local levy money for special programs received much support from parents, teachers and staff at the…