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Musical showdown supports Mr. Oak Harbor program

A battle of the bands competition will support the first ever Mr. Oak Harbor scholarship pageant.

Photo by David Welton

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Humpy season comes to Whidbey

Salmon season opened Aug. 1 and the fish are runnin’

Tokitae leaps in the small pool she has lived in for decades. (Photo by Rachael Anderson)

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Orca capture commemoration set for Aug. 6

This year’s ceremony in memory of the 1970 orca roundup in Penn Cove has a special significance.

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Rock and roll icons to headline Oak Harbor concert series

“Sounds of Summer” kicks off this Wednesday and features two veritable rock and roll legends.

While attending the Organic Farm School in 2021, Patrick Moote coined the term “farm fashion” for his outfits of the day. (Photo provided)

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Strutting their stuff, rural style

A man’s passion for bucolic wear has inspired an event centered around strutting your stuff.

Photo by David Welton

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Fair-weather friends

An eclectic cast of characters turned out for the Whidbey Island Fair July 27-30.

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The yearbook staff of Oak Harbor High School work on the 1953 edition of "The Acorn."

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Oak Harbor class of ‘53 celebrates 70-year reunion

The class of 1953 will gather Wednesday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their graduation.

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100 years young and thriving

Community invited to resident’s birthday

Photo by David Welton

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Fair kicks off in style

The sun came out just in time to kick off the Whidbey Island Fair on Thursday.

Photo by Aaron Taggert

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Whidbey Pagans celebrate pride

The Whidbey Island Pagan Pride Festival brings an array of vendors and workshops open to all.

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Air America: Pilot tells tales of secret program

Bill Collier learned a lot as a pilot for a secret airline operated by the CIA in the…

Photo by David Welton

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Down to earth: Whidbey builder teaches the use of natural materials

Eli Adadow hopes to inspire others to use materials that can be found in their own backyards.

Photo by Heather Kline

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Critter contests add whimsy to fair

Speedy guinea pigs and well-dressed sheep will take part in the Whidbey Island Fair this year.