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Affordable housing project receives grant

An Oak Harbor affordable housing community project, Mulberry Village, just received a lot more money

Photo by Marina Blatt. Dredging was expected to begin between the 2026 and 2027 fish window, or the period that construction is permitted in waterways to minimize disruptions to fish.

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Marina dredging will be delayed

The long-planned Oak Harbor Marina dredging project will be postponed due to federal hold-ups.

Photo provided by the Penn Cove Water Festival. Festival attendees can expect indigenous music, dance, storytelling, fry bread, native art booths and tribal canoe races.

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Penn Cove Water Festival seeks volunteers

Approximately 190 volunteer positions needed to be filled.

Photo by Marina Blatt. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen visited New Leaf staff and partners last week to learn more about its unique affordable housing initiative.

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Oak Harbor nonprofit lauded for offering affordable housing

New Leaf hopes to expand its affordable housing opportunities over the coming years.

Art by Katy Holley. When Holley set up her easel at Ala Spit on North Whidbey in 2024, she could not have anticipated that the ocean landscape she rendered would later emerge as the cover of the widely acclaimed novel.

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Whidbey artist’s work appears on cover of bestselling novel

The painting captures the beauty of the Whidbey shoreline on a gloomy day.

Photo provided. Emma Smith trains around Greenlake and other locations in Seattle to complete the Whidbey Island Marathon on April 26.

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Whidbey Marathon runner raises funds for new non-profit

A Whidbey Island Marathon racer will be raising money for a new start-up tied to Pava LaPere’s legacy

Photos provided. This spring, garden staff are working on a wave of new projects aimed at deepening the visitor experience.

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Meerkerk Garden bursts into spring bloom

This spring, garden staff are working on new projects aimed at deepening the visitor experience.

Photo provided. Landon Prince Charles Hutcherson likes eating candied mushrooms, or maybe turkey tail fungi if he’s feeling adventurous.

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Fourth grader in the running for Junior Ranger champ

The winner will earn $20,000, appear in a Ranger Rick Magazine and more.

Photo provided. Abbie Martin samples a beverage at a previous Wine, Bites and Brews event.

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Event offers Wine, Bites and Brews

Schmooze and booze your way through the Wine, Bites and Brews event in Oak Harbor on April 11.

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From rust to riches: Artist creates metal marvels

An Oak Harbor artist is showing her five sculptures in an outside showcase at 185 West Frostad Road.

Photo by Sarah Geist

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Whidbey residents photograph ‘mystery orcas’

The pods’ appearance in the Pacific Northwest left researchers scratching their heads.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Instead of celebrating, Jessica, played by Trinity Slowik, spirals into self-doubt, questioning whether she’s right for one of theater’s most iconic roles. From left are Trinity Slowik, Katie Jones and Chai Fortune.

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Women take the lead in humorous ‘Hamlet’ homage

To see, or not to see? That’s not really a question, you should absolutely see this.

Photo by David Welton. Kids scavenged the forest at Dan Porter Park hoping to find eggs full of candy and tickets. This year the Clinton egg hunt will take place at at the Thirsty Crab Brewery and Event Space.

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Shell-ebrating Easter, Whidbey Style

The Easter Bunny will soon hop over to Whidbey Island.