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    Articles by Allyson Ballard
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    Lions help out Holiday House
    By Allyson Ballard • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Last week, the Coupeville Lions Club donated $8,000 to Holiday House North.

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    Senator questions delay of PFAS cleanup at military bases
    Senator questions delay of PFAS cleanup at military...
    By Allyson Ballard • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    NAS Whidbey Island stressed the DoD’s commitment to cleanup.

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    Photo by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue
    Central Whidbey firefighter retires after 15 years of...
    By Allyson Ballard • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Moore leaves the department with nothing but good things to report.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Flag football tryouts kick off in Oak Harbor
    By Allyson Ballard • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Head Coach Mike Lonborg estimated over 30 girls participated

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This year’s holiday program is described as “contemplative and reflective” in a release.
    Bells of Whidbey benefits local food banks
    By Allyson Ballard • November 18, 2025 1:30 am

    The concert will be at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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    An explosion occurred early Friday morning, completely destroying a shed. (Photo by Allyson Ballard)
    North Whidbey shed obliterated in explosion
    By Allyson Ballard • November 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Nobody was injured in suspected propane-tank-related incident.

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    Photo by Sandra Johnson
    Lions cut wood to heat homes
    By Allyson Ballard • November 14, 2025 1:30 am

    The Coupeville Lions Club hopes to continue to cut, split and store firewood on county property.

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    Coupeville hires new community planning director
    By Allyson Ballard • November 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Josh Pitts started as Coupeville’s new community planning director on Oct. 20.

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    Mr. Oak Harbor competition set for Nov. 15
    Mr. Oak Harbor competition set for Nov. 15
    By Allyson Ballard • November 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Contestants will be scored in their final four competition categories.

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    Playoff soccer returns to Wildcat memorial stadium
    Playoff soccer returns to Wildcat memorial stadium
    By Allyson Ballard • November 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Wildcats will take on the Mountain View Mighty Thunder.

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    UPS driver recognized for saving Oak Harbor man
    By Allyson Ballard • November 11, 2025 1:30 am

    Henry Kennedy, 92, fell and injured himself. Blake King heard him yelling for help.

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Sea Cadets wielded flags at the Veterans Day Parade in Oak Harbor last year.
    Whidbey Island celebrates Veterans Day
    By Allyson Ballard • November 7, 2025 1:30 am

    On Nov. 11, Oak Harbor Navy League is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. in the high school.

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    Island County veteran services make a difference
    Island County veteran services make a difference
    By Allyson Ballard • November 7, 2025 1:30 am

    The two officers aid veterans in filing disability compensation claims and more.

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