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Coupeville Beekeeper Bruce Eckholm collects a swarm of bees in Oak Harbor (Photo courtesy of Gary Gillespie)

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Coupeville beekeeper wards off large swarm

Oak Harbor residents were at home on Thursday when buzzing thundered from outside.

Photo be David Welton

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Whidbey pride is back and bigger than ever

This month, Langley and Coupeville may host the biggest pride celebrations in Whidbey history.

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Community drone, fireworks shows to receive county funding

County grants will help fund firework shows in Langley, Freeland and Oak Harbor this year after all.

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City property dubbed ‘Freedom Park’ by first grade class

The 75 acres of woods and trails off Gun Club Road in Oak Harbor have a new name.

Island County Sheriff's Office posted this photo of an injured eagle that was brought to an animal clinic on Tuesday with the caption, "That look you get when you’ve had a rough night on the town and wake up in the back of a cop car. Lt. Crownover located this wayward soul on South Whidbey and transported it to the Useless Bay Animal Clinic for treatment of an injured wing (and possibly a hangover)." (Photo provided)

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Injured eagle taken into custody by sheriff’s office

An injured eagle received a police escort to the hospital last week.

A former sign of Hal Ramaley Memorial Park rises above flowers. (Photo provided)

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Garden Club questions future of Hal Ramaley park

Plans for a new Hilton to alter Hal Ramaley Memorial Park has propelled it into the spotlight.

Garry the Sasquatch jams with the band at the 2023 Sasquatch Walk in Oak Harbor. (Photo courtesy of Teresa Besaw)

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Oak Harbor Sasquatch Walk returns for fourth year

Sasquatch sightings on Whidbey are becoming a bit more predictable.

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Members of the group rescued a couple of scared puppies that were abandoned.

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Community rallies to support ragtag animal wranglers

When a grassroots volunteer group requested better gear for neighborhood animal rescue, Whidbey Islanders stepped up.

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District restructuring hopes for November ballot

Oak Harbor repealed the resolution for a metropolitan park district to appear on the primary ballot.

Steven Ellis carries his spotting scope through Ft. Ebey State Park. (Photo provided)

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Nature up close and personal

Longtime Whidbey explorer shares wildlife experiences

Island County Republican Party President Tim Hazelo (right) rallies with others in Oak Harbor on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Island County Republicans rally to support Trump, military, Israel and America

The group held signs and flags on the intersection of Pioneer Way and Highway 20 in Oak Harbor.

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Fresh faces form new parks and rec board

North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District has found two new commissioners.

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Oak Harbor council abandons B&O tax idea

The Oak Harbor City Council ditched plans to adopt a business and occupation tax.