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Orin and Robyn Kolaitis own the Whidbey Party Store

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New business brings the party to Oak Harbor

It’s the new home of Darth Vader pinatas and fluffy feather boas. Angry Birds balloons, classy candles and…

Meet the author

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Author, artist go covert: Meet them today at a book signing in Oak Harbor

A whirlwind adventure takes a unique trio of characters from Mexico to Thailand and everywhere in between in…

Gina Mammano Vander Kam creates unique art like her fabric piece below. Behind her are paintings by other artists taking part in the Stations of the Cross exhibit at the Pacific Rim Institute.

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Stations of the Cross take on new meaning on Whidbey Island

The Stations of the Cross are century-old images, but artists of the Christian Artist Group of Whidbey Island…

Ethel Savage horrifies her step-children

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Whidbey Playhouse faces savages in a heartwarming comedy

With her blue hair, one-eyed teddy bear and curious remarks, Ethel Savage may appear to be the insane…

Olympic View Elementary student Adrionna Ferrara was among first-graders who learned about habitats with the help of animals from Brian Knoll

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Frogs, newts and a lot of learning at Oak Harbor’s Olympic View Elementary

First-grade students at Olympic View Elementary School pulled their parents along by one hand last Wednesday, and used…

French horn players Eryn Schmidt

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For education in Oak Harbor, it’s hard to beat the band

Middle school band isn’t a low pressure, easy class as both middle schools proved when they performed at…

Ainsley McLoud and Racheal Balasa work on the culinary team’s three-course meal as the clock ticks down.

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Oak Harbor High School culinary team cooks up first place at state

Salty sea bass with a touch of sweet maple glaze, steak cooked both tender and rare, goat cheese…

Tatiana Cumming

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National ceramic art exhibit showcases five OHHS students

A record five students from Frank Jacques’ Pottery X class at Oak Harbor High School will be featured…

Collage artist Wendy Lee Lynds brings some Peeps to life in a collage consisting of the sweet treats and grass made of yarn.

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Join in the Peep Show in Coupeville

It’s a marshmallow revolution at the Pacific NorthWest Art School. The gooey pink bunnies and their sugar-coated yellow…

Kelsey Fetters

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Oak Harbor celebrates Irish spirit in style

The first parade on the newly redone Pioneer Way brought out the Irish in everyone with the help…

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Oak Harbor School District looks at bond refund

The Oak Harbor School Board passed a motion Monday that Superintendent Rick Schulte said should benefit taxpayers to…

Rachel Hardin works quickly to create yet another bowl for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser to benefit the Help House.

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Empty your bowl for the North Whidbey Help House

Not one hand wasn’t dripping clay in Frank Jacques’ Pottery X workshop at Oak Harbor High School last…

Miciah Smiley

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Early learning bill fails, but learning continues

With this year’s Oak Harbor School District kindergarten schedule changes, parents emphasize the importance of early childhood education,…