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Seahawks diehard suiting up for postseason
Langley resident “Mr. Love” will be dressed to the nines in attendance at Saturday’s playoff game.
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Oak Harbor churches’ program to honor MLK
The theme of this year’s program is “Let Love Lead the Way.”
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Oak Harbor Navy couple welcomes first baby of 2026
Leola and Ben McWilliams welcomed their bundle of joy, daughter Daileen, at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 1
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Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 58th home
The four-bedroom Holmes Harbor project launched with the organization’s annual Women Build Event.
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What a hoot! Whidbey photographer focuses on feathered wildlife
Andrew Tokar, an aircrewman at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, documented birds, island landscapes
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Woessner to continue serving community after council
Jim Woessner retired from the Oak Harbor City Council last week but plans to remain active.
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Just keep swimming: Single salmon makes a splash in Maxwelton Creek
Many suspect the creek is currently not an ideal environment for spawning for a variety of reasons,
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Social justice advocate, environmentalist, community builder, Nancy Nordhoff mourned
For many who live on South Whidbey, Nancy Nordhoff’s legacy is felt in the projects she supported.
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Lack of New Year’s Eve fireworks show ruffles feathers
The discontinued New Year’s Eve fireworks show in Oak Harbor ignited disapproval among the community.
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Whidbey pet detectives reunite lost animals with owners
A volunteer-run Facebook group reunited hundreds of animals with their owners in 2025.
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Drowning puppy saved by firefighters in Coupeville
The Corgi puppy was uninjured and safely reunited with her family.
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Prom dress inspires charitable effort
Susan Lindgren wore her extravagant hot pink prom dress to her high school reunion for a good cause.
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Whidbey Island Film Festival returns to WICA
The annual Whidbey Island Film Festival, hosted by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, is returning.