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Savannah Fuentes will be performing traditional flamenco dancing in Langley. (Photo provided by Savannah Fuentes)

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Flamenco is coming to Bayview

An evening of authentic flamenco dancing and music is coming to the Bayview Community Hall.

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New ‘parks and recreation department’ proposed

Oak Harbor officials are considering changing the organizational chart for the city.

A woman particpating in the Fourth of July parade in Oak Harbor walks alongside a horse.

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Parading on the Fourth of July

The 2022 Fourth of July Parade in Oak Harbor.

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City eyes height limit rule change

Rules governing the heights of structures in Oak Harbor may change, paving the way for projects.

The amphitheater at Deception Pass during last year’s concert series. (Photo provided by Deception Pass Park Foundation Facebook page)

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Deception Pass Park concert season kicks off

Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of live music at Deception Pass State Park this summer.

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Travel snarls expected on holiday weekend

Fourth of July weekend will mean a lot of travel on and off the island, both on water…

Deception Pass Pale Ale at Deception Pass State Park. (Photo provided by Two Beers Brewing.)

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New brews celebrate Deception Park centennial

Nine breweries in the state, including two on Whidbey Island, created brews for the anniversary.

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Fireworks season is in the air

The rules regarding fireworks on the island depend on where people live.

Photo by Matt Sionson
The Erik Christensen Band plays at the pop up plaza.

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Buskers coming to an Oak Harbor corner

This summer, live, local music on Whidbey Island is thriving.

The Maxwelton Independence Day Parade has been happening for 105 years, with breaks only for World War I, World War II and now a global pandemic. (Photo by David Welton.)

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Fourth of July will sparkle on Whidbey

Fourth of July celebrations on Whidbey Island will be back with a boom, for the most part.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
North Whidbey Middle School staff.
Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
North Whidbey Middle School staff play with puppies.

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Summit puppies boost spirits at school

North Whidbey Middle School ended the year with plenty of smiles, thanks to adorable puppies.

Lisa Sparks with her husband and three of her children.

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GoFundMe set up for woman battling breast cancer

Residents can help an Oak Harbor mom fight stage 4 breast cancer.

Photo By David Welton
Volunteers unload food donations from an airplane.

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Thunder Run pilots practice disaster delivery

Volunteer pilots took part in a giant international disaster drill on Saturday.