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Slew's Tiz Whiz, ridden by Jose Zunino, pulls ahead of the other horses at the Longacres Mile. (Photo provided by Emerald Downs)

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Whidbey horse wins prestigious race

Race horse carries on family legacy

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Lynn Hyde, director of Historic Whidbey, looks over Ebey’s Landing where the history walk is taking place.

Life

Walk through history of the Pig War

Historic Whidbey is hosting a walking tour that explains a conflict caused by the shooting of a pig.

Tricia Balok is a clay artist in Freeland at the Whidbey Clay Center. (Photo provided)

Life

Whidbey Island studio tour

On Aug. 20 and 21, people can visit art studios and meet with artists all over Whidbey Island.

The city of Oak Harbor placed a notice on the corner of Tate Route 20 and Barrington Drive. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Sonic, car wash planned for long vacant lot

A large vacant lot in Oak Harbor may soon be filled with two new businesses.

Steve Huff in 2021 after winning the Summer Nationals Championship e350 class hydroplane racing in Olympia. (Photo provided)

Life

Hydro racer undaunted by cancer

A world record holder and cancer survivor will be racing in Oak Harbor’s Hydros for Heroes this year.

773 Fort Ebey Rd in Coupeville sold for $1,080,000 on Aug. 1. (Photo provided by Windermere Real Estate)

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Island County housing market slowing down

The median price of homes sold in Island County dipped slightly in July, a first in years.

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Proposed gender policy sparks debate

Several Oak Harbor parents voiced their opinions on a proposed policy revision.

Jim Basnight performing in 2019. (Photo provided).

Life

Rock musician rolls to Whidbey

A notable musician from the Pacific Northwest has two upcoming shows on Whidbey Island.

David Smith, age 14, plays for an Oak Harbor Baseball Association team. (Photo provided by the Oak Harbor Baseball Association)

Sports

Youth baseball alive and well in Oak Harbor

The Oak Harbor Baseball Association runs traveling baseball teams for kids ages 8 to 18.

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Coupeville woman killed in oxygen-fed fire

A woman died last week from burns suffered in a cooking fire involving her oxygen concentrator.

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County job market is still strong

Despite inflation, Island County’s labor market remains strong — for now.

A participant wearing fatal vision goggles attempts to walk in a straight line at last year's National Night Out. (Photo provided by Oak Harbor Police Department)

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National Night Out set for Aug. 2

Residents will soon get the chance to attend a fun and lively event with a serious goal.

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Cellphone app leads to stolen car

A woman helped police crack the case of a stolen car by using an iPhone tracking app.