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    Articles by Marina Blatt
    Oak Harbor wins auditor’s stewardship award
    Oak Harbor wins auditor’s stewardship award
    By Marina Blatt • December 24, 2025 1:30 am

    It emphasized a proactive commitment to improving operational practices and protecting public funds.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
Lachlan Waterbury, the singing Coupeville janitor, belts out a tune while emptying garbage cans around town.
    Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
    By Marina Blatt • December 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.

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    Oak Harbor adjusts staff pay for inflation
    Oak Harbor adjusts staff pay for inflation
    By Marina Blatt • December 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Many city of Oak Harbor staff members will receive inflation-related raises in the new year.

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    Photo provided by Puget Sound Energy
The storm has caused approximately 70 incidents across the island, but no injuries have been reported.
    Winds knockout power,block roads
    By Marina Blatt • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Whidbey was slammed by wind storms, causing widespread power outages and a highway closure.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Light display spreads holiday cheer
    By Marina Blatt • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Many residents on North Whidbey have committed to going all-in with their light displays.

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    Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction
    Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows...
    By Marina Blatt • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor staff have officially completed their latest anonymous assessment.

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    (Photo provided) Rosie Cayou, a Coast Salish Elder, led dozens of salmon cermonies on Whidbey. By floating a salmon out to sea, she becons salmon to return to its waters so it can feed the whales, Berta explained.
    Salish elders remembered for their protective spirits
    By Marina Blatt • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Bill Bailey and Rosie Cayou passed away within nine days of each other.

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    Stacie Pratschner
    City hires community development director
    By Marina Blatt • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Stacie Pratschner was most recently the community development director for the city of Mount Vernon.

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    Jewish festival of lights brightens island
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The Chabad Jewish Center of Skagit County will return for its Whidbey menorah lighting on Dec. 15.

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    Photo by Washington State Ferries
    Ghost boat blocks ferry landing
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” appeared in front of the Mukilteo terminal early Thursday morning.

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    Photo by the Mount Vernon Police Department
The Mount Vernon Police Department issued a warning on its Facebook Wednesday, warning residents to avoid flooded roadways and practice "turn around, don't drown".
    Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.

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    Singing duo write a love song for Whidbey
    By Marina Blatt • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Handsome and Gretyl perform “What Makes You Happy,” a whimsical tune with a catchy beat.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
The cast decks out in Christmas apparel, their faces smiling like it’s Christmas morning. Built in just six rehearsals, the production showcases the cast’s creativity and dedication.
    Christmas is spectacular at Whidbey Playhouse
    By Marina Blatt • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    The show blends classics with playful favorites while weaving in famous Christmas movie moments.

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