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Haven Staff and community partners gearing up for the annual Point in Time Count. 
    Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure
    By Marina Blatt • July 25, 2025 1:30 am

    The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.

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    Flea market tradition continues at drive-in
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 8:30 am

    Whidbey Island Lions Club summer flea markets are back Saturdays at Blue Fox Theater until Aug. 23.

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Singer Mira Arcilla stands next to Everett AquaSox On-Field Emcee Steve Willits.
    Everett AquaSox host Whidbey singer
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 8:30 am

    Blind talent, Mira Arcilla, performed the national anthem for the Everett AquaSox game Sunday.

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    Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.
    Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Arline & Stella Vintage Emporium celebrated its soft opening July 6 at Greenbank Farm.

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    Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.
    Three vie for fire commissioner position
    By Marina Blatt • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Three candidates are running for a seat on the board as Commissioner Cheryl Engle’s term ends.

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    Mrs. Parker's TTK class engaged in hands-on activities in the classroom.
    Law change adds challenges to kindergarten program
    By Marina Blatt • July 18, 2025 1:30 pm

    A new state law creates big changes for little learners in Coupeville.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
Beetlejuice dances creepily in front of a ghost-torturing contraption. From left, Liv Phillips, Ray Graham Ray, Cyrus Amor and Cora Fix.
    ‘Beetlejuice’ offers ghoulish fun
    By Marina Blatt • July 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    The hilarious, chaotic and mesmerizing performance is on stage at the Whidbey Playhouse July 18-27.

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Jeremiah Copeland in a 2022 Oak Harbor High School yearbook.
    Oak Harbor woman claims assault by murder suspect
    By Marina Blatt • July 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    A former Oak Harbor resident accused of sexual assault is a suspect in the death of a sailor.

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    Photo provided by Yolanda Rosales
    Dead whale washes up on Whidbey beach
    By Marina Blatt • July 15, 2025 8:00 am

    The body of a 40-foot-long adult female gray whale beached on Ebey’s Landing Monday.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf
    Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120
    By Marina Blatt • July 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The Coupeville Wharf will celebrate its 120th birthday with a giant waterfront party.

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Madeline rose takes a selfie in her road-cleanup vest.
    County’s Adopt-A-Road program needs volunteers
    By Marina Blatt • July 8, 2025 8:00 am

    Whidbey is seeking more volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help tame the trash and weeds.

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The Chaun Club, together with its Lady Chauns
    Motorcycle Club holds concert for Make-A-Wish
    By Marina Blatt • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The Chauns Motorcycle Club is throwing the inaugural Island County “Chaunsert” this weekend.

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    Teacher Elin Noble demonstrates a technique (Photo by Matt Neinhuis)
    Art school offers a range of opportunities for...
    By Marina Blatt • July 4, 2025 12:00 pm

    The mighty little business on a dead-end street claims it’s the best-kept secret in Coupeville.

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