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Island farmers markets open this month

April is ushering in the opening days of three farmers markets on the island.

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Elizabeth Agin demonstrates how mason bees lay their eggs in narrow paper tubes

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Farmer heralds mason bees in talk

A North Whidbey farmer wants people to know that mason bees are good pollinators and easy to raise.

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Dan Evans resigns from Oak Harbor city council

Dan Evans has resigned as an Oak Harbor City Council member, effective immediately.

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Bill Walker, an avid local paddler, helped to reopen the kayaking campsite at Windjammer Park.

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Kayak camping returns to Windjammer Park

A nondescript patch of grass near the water in Windjammer Park is part of something much larger.

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Yacht Club hopes to get community on board

The Oak Harbor Yacht Club hosts a race every Thursday from March 16 to April 13.

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Two pedestrians walk through downtown Oak Harbor.

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Survey planned for active transportation

Oak Harbor wants to hear ideas for making the city more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists.

Photos by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
A total of 11 houses are set to be built at the Scenic Heights Development.

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One of developer’s two projects moving forward

A company has two housing projects in Oak Harbor that have taken longer than expected to complete.

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Oak Harbor siblings head to international robotics contest

The Serrantes siblings have qualified to compete in the largest robotics competition in the world.

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Tours planned at rhododendron gardens

Meerkerk Gardens in Greenbank is kicking off the spring season with guided tours.

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Oak Harbor pool gets a new slide

The latest attraction at North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District is making a splash.

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Oak Harbor school district conducts survey on failed bond measure

The district is conducting a survey to garner feedback about the recent failed bond measure.

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Sports

Documentary to capture trials and tribulations of Roller Derby

Whidbey Island Roller Derby has begun its first fully fledged season since the pandemic.

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Life

Students square off in national cooking contest

The sounds of slicing, stirring and sauteing filled Oak Harbor High School’s culinary classroom.