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From left, Cmdr. Vincent Quidachay, Jaedine Cabigiting, Thinalyn Ramier, Kai Medina, Raymond Shaffer, Kyle Eckles and Jermaine Denmon.

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NJROTC students receive $3 million in scholarships

Eleven seniors at Oak Harbor High School have been awarded Army, Navy and Air Force scholarships.

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A blue-haired mermaid was a participant of Saturday’s Welcome the Whales parade.

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Whale parade surfaces again

People in colorful costumes celebrated the return of the Welcome the Whales parade on Saturday.

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A House of One’s Own

Gabbi Korrow has accomplished what may seem like a pipe dream to most young people these days.

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Island farmers markets open this month

April is ushering in the opening days of three farmers markets on the island.

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Anti-bullying foundation hosts talk for parents

An anti-bullying and drug use prevention speaker will share a presentation for parents in Oak Harbor

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Elizabeth Agin demonstrates how mason bees lay their eggs in narrow paper tubes

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Farmer heralds mason bees in talk

A North Whidbey farmer wants people to know that mason bees are good pollinators and easy to raise.

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A past parade participant dressed as a mermaid in 2022.

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Whale parade, school fundraising gala planned

This weekend is sure to be busy for South Whidbey residents.

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Carly Sarver is the artist behind a brand-new mural depicting the marine wildlife of the Salish Sea. South Whidbey resident John Knowlton commissioned the Stanwood muralist to paint what was formerly an accent wall in his new home.

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Home mural celebrates Salish Sea

Within the span of four days, muralist Carly Sarver brought the vision of the Salish Sea to life.

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Bill Walker, an avid local paddler, helped to reopen the kayaking campsite at Windjammer Park.

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Kayak camping returns to Windjammer Park

A nondescript patch of grass near the water in Windjammer Park is part of something much larger.

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Imagination Library serves hundreds

More than 870 children on Whidbey Island have been enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Gray whale names announced

Nine gray whales that frequent Puget Sound officially have new names.

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Yacht Club hopes to get community on board

The Oak Harbor Yacht Club hosts a race every Thursday from March 16 to April 13.

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Seabirds, citizen science and saving the world

In 2009, thousands of surf scoters washed ashore along the outer coast of Washington. In 2014, tens of…