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From the left, Sam Stanton, Sara Berlowe, Rylan Johnson and Caitlin Stanton harvest lavender.

Business

Farm captures herbal essence in a bottle

A small organic family farm in Greenbank is turning herbs into essential oils using solar power.

News

City parks and recreation department approved

Oak Harbor will have a parks and rec department that oversees the marina, parks and senior services.

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Hospital board accepting applications

WhidbeyHealth’s board of commissioners is accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy until Sep. 1

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A landslide on a bluff near Langley took out some trees.

News

Whidbey’s geological hazard zones have landslide potential

Residents should be aware, but not worried, about the potential for landslides on Whidbey Island.

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Density rule change aimed at affordable housing

Oak Harbor officials took a step they hope will help with the affordable housing crisis on Whidbey.

TJ Harmon Fisher sits with her service dog Brody. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times).

Life

Wolfhound provides an important service

TJ Harmon Fisher wants people to know the important role service dogs play in people’s lives.

Team Roster: Manager: Arica Goulet. Coaches: Jud Thurman and Wes Persons. Players: 16-Aubrey Gibbons (pitcher), 18-Breyella Oxford (catcher), 13-Clara Ford (power hitter), 5-Berkeley Persons (right field), 7-Morgan Thurman (center field), 19-Naomi Huerta (3base), 23-Amy Boysen (1base), 15-Kailee Welden (2b), 10-Aurora Munsell (short stop), 38-Iz Locklear (left field), 6-Suzanna Goulet (center field), 8-Charlotte Baldwin (utility, relief catcher).

Sports

North Whidbey softball team heads to state championships

The group of 8-, 9- and 10-year-old girls won the District 11 championships last weekend.

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Man accused of stealing BB guns

A man allegedly attempted to steal three BB guns from the Tractor Supply Co. in Oak Harbor.

Jean Wieman in the North Whidbey Help House Food Pantry. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

Life

Help House celebrates 45 years

North Whidbey Help House’s anniversary celebration coincides with the “Christmas in July” food drive.

An Island Transit bus drives in a rural area. (Photo provided by Island County Transit)

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On-demand bus service planned for Whidbey Island

Island Transit is aiming to provide on-demand bus service to certain areas of Whidbey Island.

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Langley group looks back at year combating racism

Langley is working toward becoming an anti-racist city.

Katy Leigh is having one of her first art shows this weekend at Willows Orchard.

Life

Willows Orchard hosts first art show

There is a new private art gallery that sits on a scenic property overlooking the Saratoga Passage.

News

Two Whidbey sewage treatment plants receive awards

Two of the four wastewater treatment plants on Whidbey Island were recognized as outstanding.