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Whidbey group flying kites for Palestine

Whidbey for Palestine is inviting everyone to its first kite-flying and picnic event on Sunday.

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Continued enrollment declines projected for Oak Harbor school district

The school board and staff discussed the issue during a school board meeting last week.

Bigger view of the plane, slightly from the side. Used to train. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Air museum plans reopening at new site

The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is hosting a grand re-opening at 11 a.m. on Aug. 21.

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Extras sought for movie to be filmed on Whidbey

Filmmakers Van Allen Cooper and Dale Schomer are seeking extras for a crowd scene in Coupeville.

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Whidbey comedian makes debut

Delia Pierce opened for “That Gay Comedy Show” at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon on Saturday.

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Jason Grube, 48, was killed in a bicycle accident last week, leaving behind his wife and three children.

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Whidbey mourns man killed in bike accident

A fundraiser was started for the family of an Oak Harbor father and artist who lost his life.

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Larsen visits Whidbey to talk about funding cuts

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Ituha Stabilization Facility in Oak Harbor Wednesday.

Animal care technician Morgan Kenaley with Shadow at the Freeland Cat Cottage. Photo by Mary Jo Adams.

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WAIF fundraiser challenges Whidbey residents to get active

The dog days of summer are here, and getting active this month can help homeless pets in need.

Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs

For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to…

Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.

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The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins Coupeville Arts and Crafts Fest

Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

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Island Transit plans to move away from hydrogen, for now

Island Transit plans to use the grant it received for hydrogen buses on hybrid buses instead.

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Voters mistakenly issued incorrect ballots

Approximately 500 voters in Central Whidbey received incorrect ballots for the Aug. 5 election.

An aerial view of the property outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement, taken in 2007 and included in Town Council materials. Photo by Coupeville.

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Coupeville Town Council reevaluates property agreement

Old agreement may limit Coupeville’s affordable housing.