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Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.

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Three vie for fire commissioner position

Three candidates are running for a seat on the board as Commissioner Cheryl Engle’s term ends.

Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.

Business

Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm

Arline & Stella Vintage Emporium celebrated its soft opening July 6 at Greenbank Farm.

Mrs. Parker's TTK class engaged in hands-on activities in the classroom.

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Law change adds challenges to kindergarten program

A new state law creates big changes for little learners in Coupeville.

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Jeremiah Copeland in a 2022 Oak Harbor High School yearbook.

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Oak Harbor woman claims assault by murder suspect

A former Oak Harbor resident accused of sexual assault is a suspect in the death of a sailor.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Beetlejuice dances creepily in front of a ghost-torturing contraption. From left, Liv Phillips, Ray Graham Ray, Cyrus Amor and Cora Fix.

Life

‘Beetlejuice’ offers ghoulish fun

The hilarious, chaotic and mesmerizing performance is on stage at the Whidbey Playhouse July 18-27.

Photo provided by Yolanda Rosales

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Dead whale washes up on Whidbey beach

The body of a 40-foot-long adult female gray whale beached on Ebey’s Landing Monday.

Photo by Marina Blatt
From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf

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Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120

The Coupeville Wharf will celebrate its 120th birthday with a giant waterfront party.

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Madeline rose takes a selfie in her road-cleanup vest.

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County’s Adopt-A-Road program needs volunteers

Whidbey is seeking more volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help tame the trash and weeds.

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The Chaun Club, together with its Lady Chauns

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Motorcycle Club holds concert for Make-A-Wish

The Chauns Motorcycle Club is throwing the inaugural Island County “Chaunsert” this weekend.

Captain Kevin Barton stands in front of an artistic rendering of the United States flag after getting onboarded to the Oak Harbor Police Department last June (Photo by Jessie Stensland)

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Police captain earns promotion to new position

The Oak Harbor Police Department recently promoted Barton from captain to deputy police chief.

Teacher Elin Noble demonstrates a technique (Photo by Matt Neinhuis)

Business

Art school offers a range of opportunities for all

The mighty little business on a dead-end street claims it’s the best-kept secret in Coupeville.

Melted porta potty at Volunteer Park. Photo From Oak Harbor's Facebook page

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Port-a-potty destroyed in arson

An arsonist destroyed a portable restroom in Oak Harbor’s Volunteer Park on Saturday.

John Stone stands with Nā Hiku’s crew, dressed in traditional garb he was gifted for the “awa” ceremony.

Life

Bon voyage, Cutty Sark

Whidbey’s iconic sailboat headed to Hawaii