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Stacey Neumiller works on her latest piece.

Life

From barns to barnyard critters: Whidbey painter is known for her unique style

Pop art with an agricultural twist is a good way to describe the work of painter Stacey Neumiller.

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Manu Unni stands in the kitchen of his new restaurant, Unni’s Kitchen.

Business

Indian restaurant strives for authenticity

The owner of Oak Harbor’s newest restaurant loves to share the culture of his native South India.

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Life

Whidbey raises a glass for St. Pat

This St. Patrick’s Day, Whidbey Island residents are in luck.

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Oak Harbor School District plans forum on safety

The district is hosting a school safety forum with the Oak Harbor Police Department.

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Life

Art contest offers several cash prizes

A new contest that promotes Whidbey Island artists made its debut this month.

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Puget Sound golf Club owner Josh Ray takes a swing using the golf simulator.

Business

Golf goes high tech at new Oak Harbor business

Puget Sound Golf Club offers a high-tech system that allows people to practice golf indoors.

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Island Transit vanpool groups looking for commuters

More commuters on Whidbey Island are choosing a unique form of carpooling to get to and from work.

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From left, Jake Bailey, Oliver Abercrombie, Colton Gehring, Mya Grymes and Ethan Tang play in Kick-Brass.

Life

Kick-Brass makes a splash

Five talented Oak Harbor teens formed a brass band that plays exuberant, irresistibly catchy music.

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From left, Gaye Litka and Katie Jones. Litka plays Gingy who shows sketches of dresses she’s worn in her life throughout the play.

Life

Play explores clothing as storytelling

A play about women and completely cast with women is coming to the Whidbey Playhouse stage.

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The Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry route will not be fully restored to two-boat service until spring of 2024.

News

Coupeville ferry route to remain one-boat service

The Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry won’t be restored to two-boat service until spring of 2024.

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Life

Guarding the flock: Chicken farms rely on specialized dogs

Dogs that live outside and guard livestock became a hot topic on the island back in December.

Oak Harbor student Brianna Richard competes in the Marksmanship Precision event. Richard won first place in the Physical Fitness Iron Woman event.

Sports

Straight shooters

Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC team competed in a Northwest Drill and Rifle Conference competition.

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Business

Roller Barn expands with indoor pickleball

Pickleball players on Whidbey Island can now enjoy Washington’s official state sport all year round.