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Oak Harbor council asks questions, moves forward with parks, recreational facilities and green spaces planning

If the Lorax spoke for the trees in Oak Harbor, he might have had plenty to say last…

Krista Vanicsek loads her car up with produce for the food pantry. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey community members help hungry neighbors

Amid this uncertainty, two Whidbey residents decided to act.

Krista Vanicsek started a GoFundMe me for “Jeff the Giant” after his selfless act in his attempt to save 15-year-old Grace Horn from a burning car.

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Oak Harbor’s gentle, troubled ‘giant’ mourned

Jeffery Pangburn, ‘Jeff the Giant,’ passed away in his truck in Oak Harbor in the morning of Nov.…

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Oak Harbor’s proposed ‘stay out of area’ ordinance moves forward

It would allow judges to impose conditions on people convicted of drug crimes that bans them from entering…

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Oak Harbor council considers code to tackle chronic nuisances

Measure would give police a tool in dealing with repetitive criminal activity at specific locations

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Martin Anderson rides with the wind on Swan Lake.

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Kiteboarders catch the wind on Whidbey

A group of friends from Seattle frequently returns to the island for its strong, consistent winds.

Charles tries to get rid of the ghost of his first wife but all of his insults land on his second wife. From left are Abby Thuet (Elvira), Shealyn Christie (Ruth) and Lachlan Waterbury (Charles).
(Photo by Marina Blatt)

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Haunted British humor takes the stage

Whidbey Playhouse presents “Blithe Spirit,” beginning on Halloween.

Photo by Marina Blatt 
The Coupeville School District board of directors discuss levys.

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Coupeville schools plan replacement levies

The measures will likely be on the ballot on Feb. 10.

Photos by Marina Blatt
Sweet Mona’s is rarely empty.

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Sweet Mona’s in Langley earns coveted spot in Advent calendar

The calendar features sweets from 24 businesses spanning Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

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Concept rendering of the Performing Arts Center in Oak Harbor

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Nonprofit studies facility feasibility of $40 million performing arts and event center

Oak Harbor Creative Arts Foundation accepted proposals from contractors.

Photo from the Harborside Village Mall on Facebook.

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Harborside Village hosts family fun Saturday

Local businesses will host a fall-themed celebration.

Photo from “A War With Time,” the acoustic music video on Youtube
Brandi Carlile plays the guitar on her boat.

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Grammy winner makes video on Whidbey boat

Brandi Carlile played“A War With Time” on her sailboat Captain Fantastic.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Whidbey crab catch is bountiful

Coupeville residents Bill Smith and Carla Holderman spend their weekends chasing Dungeness crab.