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A haze caused by wildfire smoke hangs over Oak Harbor earlier this week. Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times.

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Burn ban in effect as smoke moves in

No outdoor burning is allowed in unincorporated Island County, but propane barbecues are OK.

One of the benefits of having a million bees in your garden is that every flower gets pollinated, according to Ryan Nefcy. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times.

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Happy to bee the ‘Bug Man’

Ryan Nefcy has built a reputation as Whidbey’s go-to guy for all things buggy through Facebook.

Whidbey Island Boats and Boards owner Steve Adams has paddled all over the world, but says Whidbey Island’s world-class scenery make it an ideal place to explore. Photo provided.

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On-call paddling company delivers the kayak to you | Corrected

It’s a completely mobile business.

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Stabbing aboard Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry forces cancellation Wednesday

The last sailing was canceled on Wednesday night as law enforcement responded to the stabbing.

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Shellfish closure extended Monday to other areas of Whidbey Island

The closure now includes almost all of the west side of the island due to marine biotoxins.

Kate Mistler stands with I Support The Girls donation box outside of her home at 1008 Diane Ave. in Oak Harbor.

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Whidbey’s first ‘Bras & Beauty Happening’ Saturday

Women in need of bras, underwear, and hygiene items can get them for free at an event this…

South Whidbey High School graduate Mary F. Bakeman swam from Hat Island to Whidbey Island on Aug. 29 as a way to stay busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo provided.

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South Whidbey High School grad swims from Hat Island to Whidbey

Mary F. Bakeman completed the swim in one hour and four minutes.

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All students are eligible for free meals the rest of the year

Oak Harbor, Coupeville and South Whidbey school districts are offering free meals to all kids

Deception Pass Bridge work will extend another year

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Deception Pass Bridge work will extend another year

$22 mil project was originally slated to be completed this fall

Whidbey Island Grown goes virtual this weekend

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Whidbey Island Grown goes virtual this weekend

Organizers hope the event will support local farms.

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Watch out for whales over this holiday weekend

The Labor Day weekend will likely draw skippers to the water – veterans and novices alike – and…

(Left to right) Capt. Jerry Helm, Jeff Patton, Dalton Martin and Kole Kellison of Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue battled flames at the Palmer Fire in eastern Washington for a week. Photo by Jerry Helm.

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Coupeville High School alumni respond to massive Palmer Fire

Three Coupeville Wolves spent a week battling the flames in eastern Washington.

Oak Harbor Christian School sees bump in enrollment among plans for in-person classes this fall

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Oak Harbor Christian School sees bump in enrollment among plans for in-person classes this fall

The small, K-8 school has about 70 students enrolled.