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The Fletchers host a farm tour at Mutiny Bay Blues. (Photo provided)

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Eat Local campaign starts with blueberry picking

A month-long celebration of Whidbey Island’s local food system kicks off this weekend.

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Island Transit brings new services starting Oct. 1

Island Transit announced a series of changes and improvements to its services on Whidbey and Camano

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Oak Harbor receives nearly $1 million from opioid settlement

Oak Harbor and Island County are receiving funds, but don’t have specific plans on how to spend them.

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Museum begins construction on new facility

Construction could take a year, with a grand opening planned for late summer or early fall of 2024.

Photo by Kira Erickson

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Langley police officers patrol on two wheels

Langley police officers have been taking to the downtown streets on a different set of wheels.

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Examiner to hear sculpture project

The Oak Harbor Hearing Examiner is holding a hearing next week to decide whether to approve permits.

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Aquatic center cost estimate escalates

The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is reevaluating its design priorities.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Larry Mason plays guitar in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Booking top acts for Music Fest

Mason works year round to find the best bands

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Ty Balascio of Coastal Woodworks cuts of a piece of wood in his Oak Harbor shop Aug. 23.

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Wood and art dovetail at WICA

Woodworkers all across Whidbey are putting the finishing touches on their wooden creations.

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Island County joins lawsuit against DSHS

Many counties are suing the DSHS for not helping defendants who are too mentally ill to stand trial.

Photo by Mandi Black

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Coupeville athletic trainer saved by GoFundMe

The athletic trainer position, currently held by Jessica Caselden, was eliminated by budget cuts

Since her capture in 1970, Tokitae had resided at the Miami Seaquarium, where she performed until her retirement in 2022. (Photo by Kaarina Makowski/Orca Network)

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Whidbey bids farewell to Tokitae

The death of the lone orca has shocked those who have been rallying for her freedom for decades.

Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times
Cantwell speaks with Whidbey Telecom Co-CEO George Henny.

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Senator Maria Cantwell touts Whidbey broadband project

Cantwell visited Whidbey to promote a $11.8 federal investment that will improve broadband access.