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(Photo provided) Aanchal Batwara smiles, seated in the State Capitol in February 2024, where she served as a page for Senator Van De Wege and Senator Lisa Wellman.

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Student works to bring youth court to island

Youth court would allow teens to make legal decisions regarding minors who committed misdemeanors.

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Millions of viewers make El Caz go viral

El Cazador Mexican Grill Cantina in Oak Harbor has amassed over 14.8 million views on TikTok.

Photo by David Welton

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Celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Whidbey way

It’s Jewish year 5786, and to celebrate the new year, Jews on Whidbey resurfaced after a long hiatus.

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Vaccines available as Whidbey COVID rates rise

Wastewater-based epidemiology shows viral activity levels for COVID are high in Oak Harbor.

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Former Whidbey Island man harnesses AI for recipe app

Take a photo of food in a refrigerator and artificial intelligence will create recipes.

Oak Harbor board President Lynn Goebel speaks on a panel as state Rep. Clyde Shavers listens attentively. (Photo by Marina Blatt)

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Panel of Whidbey leaders outline school funding woes

A Whidbey Island League of Women Voters discussion on education was held Saturday in Greenbank.

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The Vision to Action Plan calls downtown Oak Harbor “the heart of our city.”

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Oak Harbor adopts new action plan for downtown revitalization

‘Oak Harbor Vision to Action Planning Document’ was created with community input.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Mayor Wright offers optimistic view of city of Oak Harbor

Wright emphasized one of his key priorities as mayor: creating opportunities for youth.

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Rendering of the compact roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20 and West Fakkema Road.

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Roundabout work to begin in Oak Harbor, speed reduction on the horizon

Drivers may have to take it slower following the construction of a roundabout on the north end of…

Photo by Marina Blatt

Life

Whidbey corn maze will be a wonderland

An Alice in Wonderland-themed corn maze is coming to Oak Harbor Sept. 19 through Oct. 31.

Women admire their nude photos in a Women’s Institute calendar. From left are actors Rusty Hendrix (Jessie), Jade Parmenter (Cora) and Katie Jones (Chris). (Photo by Marina Blatt)

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A good month for Calendar Girls: Whidbey Playhouse show raises funds for cancer

Friendship, body positivity and cheeky humor take center stage.

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Fall-themed fun in-season on Whidbey

To celebrate the bounty, several harvest-related celebrations are planned.

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends playing on the East stage Saturday Night 8/31/24.

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Oak Harbor Music Fest returns for 14th year

The festival on Whidbey will feature an impressive three-day lineup.