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Ian Kenney, who owns Deception Pass Golf Center with his father Don, tees off at the course’s most picturesque hole.
    North Whidbey golf course tees up big plans
    By Rachel Rosen • January 3, 2023 1:30 am

    A golf course on North Whidbey is undergoing several updates and improvements.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Tires, bicycles and vehicles are among the garbage that has been dumped on the North Whidbey property.
    Cleanup underway at illegal dumpsite on North Whidbey
    By Rachel Rosen • January 3, 2023 1:30 am

    A vacant property on North Whidbey has turned into a sprawling illegal dumping site.

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    County commissioners eye land for solar panel installation
    County commissioners eye land for solar panel installation
    By Rachel Rosen • January 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Public land on Whidbey Island might be the site of a large solar project someday.

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Therapists at BlueSprig work one-on-one with children to help improve their communication and behavior skills.
    Office serves children with autism
    By Rachel Rosen • December 27, 2022 1:30 am

    BlueSprig specializes in applied behavior analysis therapy.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Carol Sele, owner of Chrysalis Yoga Shala, leads a vinyasa yoga class that she teaches every Friday morning.
    Surplus of instructors graduate from Oak Harbor yoga...
    By Rachel Rosen • December 27, 2022 1:30 am

    A total of 17 people successfully took the yoga teacher training course at Chrysalis Yoga Shala.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Carol Flack and Ed Fickbohm have been hosting concerts in their backyard for about a dozen years.
    Musicians come to roost at Chicken Barn
    By Rachel Rosen • December 27, 2022 1:30 am

    The most unique music venue on Whidbey Island is probably one you’ve never heard of.

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    City raises developer fees
    City raises developer fees
    By Rachel Rosen • December 27, 2022 1:30 am

    The city of Oak Harbor is raising the fees for new developers for the first time in over 25 years.

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    Oak Harbor awards $436K in lodging tax grants
    Oak Harbor awards $436K in lodging tax grants
    By Rachel Rosen • December 20, 2022 1:30 am

    The city will dole out $436,000 of lodging tax funds to organizations that promote tourism.

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    City hires world record holder for new department
    By Rachel Rosen • December 16, 2022 1:30 am

    A Guinness World Record holder is Oak Harbor’s first parks and recreation department director.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor has received two grants to make improvements on Northeast Seventh Avenue.
    City gets $2 million in grants for two...
    By Rachel Rosen • December 16, 2022 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor has received grants to help cover the costs of two much-need street improvement projects.

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    Photo by Marla Smith at Pt. Robinson, shared with Quiet Sound by Orca Network
    Ship slowdown successful so far
    By Rachel Rosen • December 16, 2022 1:30 am

    A voluntary slowdown trial for large ships in north Puget Sound has proven to be successful so far.

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    Photo by Dennis Browne
Joe Reggiatore is the guitarist for the T.Rust Band. He and Janie Cribbs are partners in life and in music.
    Janie sings the blues: Whidbey Island’s rock star...
    By Rachel Rosen • December 13, 2022 1:30 am

    A prominent powerhouse vocalist has been making waves in the Whidbey music scene for decades.

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    Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Garage of Blessings volunteer Jane Brent organized one of the nonprofit’s holiday events this year. She handed out brand new scarves, hats, gloves and other clothing needed for winter.
    Nonprofit offers holiday blessings
    By Rachel Rosen • December 9, 2022 1:30 am

    An Oak Harbor nonprofit is providing all kinds of items needed for the holiday season.

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    • New South Whidbey fire chief outlines plans for district
    • Roadside homeless camp on North Whidbey raises concern
    • Federal money to help electrify Clinton ferry dock
    • Port of Coupeville to make offer on Oak Harbor airport

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