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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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Jeremy Kyncl of Hierophant Meadery holds an award-winning bottle of Butterbee, a popular butterscotch-flavored mead produced in Freeland. Kyncl is the speaker at two upcoming library talks, which center on bees, honey and the brews he makes.

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Whidbey Reads abuzz with sweet events

At Hierophant Meadery in Freeland, Jeremy Kyncl and Michelle Scandalis are as busy as bees.

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New administrative position created in Langley

The city of Langley’s administrative structure could soon be changing.

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New group advocates fireworks ban in unincorporated Island County

A group of Whidbey and Camano residents have lit a fuse on a campaign to ban personal fireworks.

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A new whale bell in Langley has been donated by Tom and Anna Larson.

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Whale bell replaced in Langley park

Community members have worked together to install a new whale bell in Langley’s seaside park.

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Clinton resident and artist Louie Rochon works the dough of what will soon be focaccia bread. Baking is his newest creative outlet.

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Art is all you knead

Standing in his cozy kitchen, Louie Rochon douses a sticky mixture of focaccia with olive oil.

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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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The apartment complex that was the scene of a shooting was cordoned off with police tape Thursday.

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Police investigate Oak Harbor shooting

Oak Harbor police are continuing to investigate a shooting that sent a man to the emergency room.

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

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Kick-Brass makes a splash

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

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Mark Helpenstell won the 2022 male soccer player of the year award from the Washington State Adult Soccer Association.

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‘Mr. Soccer’ recognized for volunteer contributions

Whidbey Island’s resident “soccer guy” is officially the recipient of a statewide award.

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South Whidbey resident Jim Towers stands at the top of the Columbia Center after last year’s firefighter stairclimbing event in Seattle.

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Firefighters step up to challenge

A 72-year-old man from South Whidbey is set to compete in a grueling stair-climbing competition.

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Federal agents obtained a “selfie” photo of Bryce Hill with piles of cash through a search warrant of his phone.

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Former Whidbey man alleged ‘key’ drug distributor

A former Oak Harbor resident was identified as a leading player in a multi-state drug conspiracy.

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Christopher Lewman takes the wheel of the Glacier Spirit for mussel raft tours during the Penn Cove Musselfest Sunday. The annual event, which was back at full strength, drew big crowds in Coupeville.

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Musselfest comes out of its shell

The Penn Cove Musselfest was back at full strength and drew big crowds in Coupeville on Sunday.