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David Lura officiated the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2022.

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Residents remember ‘Oak Harbor’s chaplain’

Pastor David Lura passed away Jan. 25 after a fight with cancer.

Andrea Downs

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School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor

Andrea Downs filed with the PDC this month to run for the elected office as a Democratic candidate.

Photo by Florian Graner

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Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville

Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.

(Photo by David Welton) Don Wodjenski, left, shows Nathan Welton how to turn a wooden bowl on his lathe. Wodjenski is open to teaching more people who are interested in learning.

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Langley woodworker makes super bowls

A former educator and lifelong woodworker is nearing completion of his 1,000th bowl.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Playhouse presents edgy rock musical

“RENT” is bringing powerful harmonies and themes of love, poverty and addiction to the Playhouse.

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Two hospital commissioners resign in wake of controversy

James Golder and James Canby resigned not long after voting to fire CEO Nathan Staggs.

Photo by Jason Rafael

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Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is hosting an animal therapy open house from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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PBY hitches helicopter ride to new home

The World War II-era aircraft was successfully airlifted Wednesday, the second attempt at doing so.

CEO Nathan Staggs

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Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting

Doctors, nurses offered unyielding support for Staggs; Commissioner Golder resigned.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Whidbey community comes together for protest against ICE

Students and educators from Skagit Valley College’s Whidbey campus took a stand on Tuesday.

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School bond update brings up restrooms again

Construction is moving along steadily on buildings in the South Whidbey School District.

Photo by David Welton
The PBY Catalina awaits a flight to a

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Historic flight of the PBY delayed

The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.

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Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state

On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.