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Mark Helpenstell won the 2022 male soccer player of the year award from the Washington State Adult Soccer Association.
    ‘Mr. Soccer’ recognized for volunteer contributions
    By Karina Andrew • March 7, 2023 1:30 am

    Whidbey Island’s resident “soccer guy” is officially the recipient of a statewide award.

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    From left, Leslie Franzen and Vicky Welfare.
    Whidbey library managers retire
    By Karina Andrew • March 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Libraries bid farewell this year to two beloved managers who served in Sno-Isle Libraries.

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    Fast EV charging planned for Greenbank Farm
    Fast EV charging planned for Greenbank Farm
    By Karina Andrew • March 3, 2023 1:30 am

    The Port of Coupeville will apply for a grant to fund two electric vehicle charging stations.

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    Port of Coupeville commissioners consider switching to at-large positions
    Port of Coupeville commissioners consider switching to at-large...
    By Karina Andrew • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    Commissioners are considering changing the way future commissioners will be selected.

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    Economist forecasts healthier housing market in Island County
    Economist forecasts healthier housing market in Island County
    By Karina Andrew • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    Windermere economist Matthew Gardner assured residents that they have little to worry about.

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    The A.J. Eisenberg Airport in Oak Harbor. (File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)
    Public, private interests vie for Oak Harbor airport
    By Karina Andrew • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    Whidbey municipalities’ steps to bring the airport under public ownership may become moot.

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    NCIS probes incident behind base lockdown
    NCIS probes incident behind base lockdown
    By Karina Andrew • February 24, 2023 1:30 am

    Reports of an active shooter threat on base led the base to go into lockdown status at Feb. 22.

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    File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Town officials are considering making Front Street one way and adding angled parking to make the historic downtown area more pedestrian friendly.
    Coupeville’s Front Street may go one way
    By Karina Andrew • February 24, 2023 1:30 am

    Mayor Molly Hughes floated a plan to town council members to make Front Street a one-way road.

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    Photo by Jann Ledbetter
A hummingbird alights upon a branch.
    Photography exhibit elicits ‘presence of wonder’
    By Karina Andrew • February 24, 2023 1:30 am

    A Coupeville resident is bringing the “presence of wonder” to Whidbey in her first ever exhibit.

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    Photos by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Above, Ryan Prichard mans the counter at Whidbey Wonka’s Chocolate Co., his new business on Pioneer Way. 	Below, Prichard plays the guitar in the shop.
    Oak Harbor chocolate shops offers more than sweets
    By Karina Andrew • February 21, 2023 1:30 am

    If you’ve walked into this new shop and found yourself wondering what it’s meant to be — that’s the point

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    File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
The Oak Harbor City Council will consider a motion to provide financial support to the Port of Coupeville for the purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.
    Oak Harbor may help port buy airport
    By Karina Andrew • February 21, 2023 1:30 am

    The city of Oak Harbor may take steps to help secure the future of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.

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Mark Schroeder shares his thanks to the first responders who saved his life when he suffered cardiac arrest on the Whidbey SeaTac Airport shuttle in January.
    Oak Harbor teacher thanks life-saving responders
    By Karina Andrew • February 21, 2023 1:30 am

    A teacher who suffered cardiac arrest on the Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle thanked those who saved his life

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    Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Wednesday to meet with volunteers from SPiN Cafe and Whidbey CARE.
    Congressman highlights Whidbey projects
    By Karina Andrew • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

    U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen encouraged Whidbey volunteers to collaborate with existing organizations.

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