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City seeks feedback on rec center feasibility study

Garnering public feedback on a rec center feasibility study is an Oak Harbor Council top priority.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Cadets from Oak Harbor High School — pictured here at a competition in February — should be proud of their performances at nationals, their chief and commander say.

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NJROTC program debuts at national competition

Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC program is ranked 19th in the nation.

Brian Smith

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City of Oak Harbor parts way with two department heads

Brian Smith is no longer director of Parks and Recreation; Emma House is no longer HR director.

Photo by David Welton. Protests took place in North, Central and South Whidbey on Saturday.

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Protest draws crowds across Whidbey

National “No Kings” protests found substantial support on Whidbey this weekend.

Photo by Marina Blatt. The tournament’s duration in Seattle overlaps with Whidbey’s busy tourist season.

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World Cup ‘spillover tourism’ could benefit Whidbey

The tournament is expected to bring 750,000 visitors to the region, and generate $929 million.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Students from the high school’s Flight Club flew drones in demonstration for the News-Times.

Life

Oak Harbor launches drone classes

Students learn to repair, pilot and program drones by taking Oak Harbor High School’s drone classes.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS. One woman was badly burned, and an RV was a “total loss” in a fire which occurred Thursday morning.

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Woman severely burned in RV fire

The 63-year-old woman was airlifted from Clinton to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Becky Clifford

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South Whidbey superintendent’s contract extended

This keeps her at the helm of the South Whidbey School District until at least 2029.

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Woman rescued from cliff

A South End woman sustained minor injuries falling partway down a cliff on March 21.

Photo by Monica Grant. Participation in youth soccer is “steadily” increasing, but the sport is in need of dedicated spaces to play.

Sports

Soccer clubs seeking new, dedicated fields

Existing field space at Fort Nugent Park in Oak Harbor is in poor condition.

Photo provided. The possibilities are endless for tablescape themes, like the hummingbird tablescape pictured here.

Life

Homeless Coalition holds ‘tablescaping’ gala

Decadently decorated dining tables will be displayed at a Whidbey Homeless Coalition Gala.

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State to help fund Oak Harbor marina updates

Outstanding marina improvement projects are getting a financial boost.

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Home connecting to Navy waterline after PFAS detected in well

A home is being added to the Navy’s waterline because of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.