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Millions of viewers make El Caz go viral

El Cazador Mexican Grill Cantina in Oak Harbor has amassed over 14.8 million views on TikTok.

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Life

Celebrating Rosh Hashana, the Whidbey way

It’s Jewish year 5786, and to celebrate the new year, Jews on Whidbey resurfaced after a long hiatus.

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Oak Harbor arborist Robert Bailey hauls a tree to be planted.

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Whidbey has mixed ‘tree equity’ scores

Although the city is named after the Garry oak trees that once lined the bay, has a unique…

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Life

Bayview Hall to host spooky autumnal events

The Whidbey Island Music Portal, or WIMP, presents three upcoming events at Bayview Community Hall.

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Newborn orca calf spotted near Whidbey

Though the exact time of its birth is unknown, the first sighting was in Saratoga Passage Thursday.

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Vaccines available as Whidbey COVID rates rise

Wastewater-based epidemiology shows viral activity levels for COVID are high in Oak Harbor.

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Man with Whidbey ties is on FBI’s most wanted list

Federal agents are asking for public’s help in locating Larry Keith Tennison and his wife, Gretchen

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Navy veteran helps bring film on Ukrainian art to Langley theater

Nonprofit that carries out volunteer work in Ukraine is bringing a documentary to The Clyde Theatre.

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Koneksi Co-Creative Gallery in Clinton mixes art with community

Rocky Jensen opened space where visitors can Whidbey art, play music, add to mural.

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Sausage-shaped speedsters: Oktoberfest features wiener dog race

Twenty-five pups are already registered for the race.

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An aerial view of Double Bluff from above.

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State Rep. Dave Paul frustrated after Whidbey grants removed from budget

Sen. Ron Muzzall had concerns about grants to protect Double Bluff forest, support Oak Harbor Marina

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Mr. South Whidbey celebrates 20th anniversary

Friends of Friends provides funds to South Whidbey who need help paying their medical bills.

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Island County may adopt public safety sales tax to balance budget

Public defense costs have skyrocketed in recent years.