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    Articles by Allyson Ballard
    Photo by Matthew Selsor, Oak Harbor High School Yearbook
    Wildcat dribbler sinks his 1,000th point
    By Allyson Ballard • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    Xavier Ochoa, a senior guard for the varsity basketball team, made school history earlier this month

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    PBY hitches helicopter ride to new home
    By Allyson Ballard • January 23, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Whidbey community comes together for protest against ICE
    By Allyson Ballard • January 23, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by David Welton
The PBY Catalina awaits a flight to a
    Historic flight of the PBY delayed
    By Allyson Ballard • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    Family-owned pet store closes after 49 years
    By Allyson Ballard • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    Founded in 1977, the family-owned Island Pet Center has become a trusted source for pet supplies.

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    (Photo by Allyson Ballard) Many of the potential capital projects included in the district’s survey address aged buildings.
    School district wants feedback on potential capital projects
    By Allyson Ballard • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The survey can be taken on the district’s website until Feb. 6.

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    (Photo by Allyson Ballard) Shannon Love, a longtime Seahawks season ticket holder, strives to stand out from the crowd.
    Seahawks diehard suiting up for postseason
    By Allyson Ballard • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    Langley resident “Mr. Love” will be dressed to the nines in attendance at Saturday’s playoff game.

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    Alleged sculpture pilferer described
    By Allyson Ballard • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The descriptions of a suspect potentially involved in the theft of bronze sculptures were released.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
Preparing and transporting the PBY to Ault Field Road will take three days, scheduled for this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
    PBY Catalina seaplane to take flight
    By Allyson Ballard • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    A Chinook helicopter will be transporting the PBY to its new home.

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    Navy’s interim action targeting PFAS expected in fiscal year 2028
    Navy’s interim action targeting PFAS expected in fiscal...
    By Allyson Ballard • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    The Navy estimates the project’s total net worth to be $5.73 million, NAVFAC confirmed.

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    Photo by Jamie Ballard
    Oak Harbor High School removes bathroom mirrors
    By Allyson Ballard • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Some students are unhappy with the recent change.

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    Whidbey makes the ‘Jeopardy!’ board
    By Allyson Ballard • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Friday’s episodeincluded a Whidbey-themed clue worth $1,200 in a category called “U.S. Bodies of Water”

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    Photo by Levi Evans, Oak Harbor High School Yearbook
    Wildcats varsity flag football sweeps only home games
    By Allyson Ballard • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    Lacking consistent game action hasn’t slowed Oak Harbor this season.

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