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    Captain Kevin Barton stands in front of an artistic rendering of the United States flag after getting onboarded to the Oak Harbor Police Department last June (Photo by Jessie Stensland)
    Police captain earns promotion to new position
    By Marina Blatt • July 4, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oak Harbor Police Department recently promoted Barton from captain to deputy police chief.

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    John Stone stands with Nā Hiku’s crew, dressed in traditional garb he was gifted for the “awa” ceremony.
    Bon voyage, Cutty Sark
    By Marina Blatt • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Whidbey’s iconic sailboat headed to Hawaii

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    Melted porta potty at Volunteer Park. Photo From Oak Harbor's Facebook page
    Port-a-potty destroyed in arson
    By Marina Blatt • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    An arsonist destroyed a portable restroom in Oak Harbor’s Volunteer Park on Saturday.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
I Support The Girls Whidbey Island volunteers laugh together as they showcase some decorated bras that will be at the auction. From left, Julie Rhodes, Kris Bobadilla, Candy Pearson, Wendy Rue and Kate Mistler
    Artistic bra auction is an uplifting event
    By Marina Blatt • June 27, 2025 8:00 am

    “Supporting the girls” takes on a new meaning for Whidbey’s “Lift ‘Em Up” bra art event.

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A child reacts to seeing a sea creature
    Sea life on display at Oak Harbor Library
    By Marina Blatt • June 27, 2025 8:00 am

    Elementary-aged kids are invited to a Marine Wildlife Touch Tank Adventure.

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    Stoneham shows off a freshly baked Mama's BBQ pizza from Stoneham Pizza
    Farmers market returns to Oak Harbor site
    By Marina Blatt • June 24, 2025 8:00 am

    Vendors sell body products, handcrafted items, farm-grown produce, fragrances, hot meals and more

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    "Ball Mansion" (Photo by William Schumm)
    Veteran captures the world in black and white
    By Marina Blatt • June 25, 2025 8:00 am

    The 90-year-old photographer was named artist of the month at Oak Harbor Gallery

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    Coupeville Lions Club giant garage sale is this...
    By Marina Blatt • June 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Proceeds from the garage sale will go towards services the club provides to help the community

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard. Musicians play Ku'u Pua i Paoakalani written by Hawaiian Queen Lili'uokalani during her inprisonment. From right, Co-director Henry Lebedinsky on the 'ukelele, Kevin Cooper on the guitar, William Skeen on the cello.
    Whidbey Island Music Festival brings music to unique...
    By Marina Blatt • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    This year’s program runs from June 20 to Aug. 17.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt. Cora Fix sings Golden Slumbers by The Beatles.
    Bowling alley karaoke gives kids a voice
    By Marina Blatt • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Bowl Mario’s Pizza introduced open mic and karaoke on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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    Two clubs joined together for a convoy of historic military vehicles on Whidbey Island Saturday (photo by David Welton).
    Convoy of military antiques rolls across the island
    By Marina Blatt • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Members from the two clubs rolled through Whidbey Island in “steel veterans” for a military convoy.

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    Ezra Bolton and Chris Whiteman hang up a part of the wall (photo by Marina Blatt).
    High school class teaches hand-on engineering skills
    By Marina Blatt • June 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Architecture Construction class at Oak Harbor High School installed solar panels.

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    Photo courtesy of Ameina Qazi.
    Oak Harbor’s first Pride walk organized
    By Marina Blatt • June 13, 2025 1:30 am

    At 6 p.m. on June 21, people are invited to gather at Flintstone Park and walk together downtown.

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