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    Articles by Allyson Ballard
    Schools face shortfall in special ed funding
    Schools face shortfall in special ed funding
    By Allyson Ballard • November 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Military families with special needs children are intentionally assigned to NAS Whidbey Island.

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The Oak Harbor Football and Cheer League’s senior division team needs fans’ support as it takes on Arlington in the championship game this weekend.
    Oak Harbor youth football team heads to championship...
    By Allyson Ballard • November 4, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor Football and Cheer League’s senior division team had a perfect 8-0 regular season record.

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    Photo by Levi Evans
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    Wildcats varsity girls soccer tallies two playoff wins
    By Allyson Ballard • November 4, 2025 1:30 am

    The team is on a tear to begin the postseason for Oak Harbor High School.

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    Oak Harbor church celebrates 100 years of service
    By Allyson Ballard • October 31, 2025 1:30 am

    Church of the Nazarene is holding a celebration at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Ephemera of history: Whidbey man makes documents for...
    By Allyson Ballard • October 31, 2025 1:30 am

    Artist Paul McClintock makes historically accurate ephemera for series “The American Revolution”.

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    North Whidbey fire board candidates stress readiness
    By Allyson Ballard • October 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Matthew Nienhuis is challenging incumbent Robert Miller.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Whidbey’s reanimators: Taxidermist, apprentice practice ‘dying art’
    By Allyson Ballard • October 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Demand for taxidermy in Washington may be overwhelming the industry’s ability to supply it.

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    North Whidbey fire board incumbent faces competition
    By Allyson Ballard • October 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Ryan McCarthy, 44, is challenging incumbent Marvin Koorn, 76, for his seat.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    ‘Lost Intruder’ film describes Oak Harbor man’s quest
    By Allyson Ballard • October 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Peter Hunt’s experience as a Navy attack pilot, Parkinson’s disease informs his new documentary

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    Photo by Jerry Helm
Nobody was injured in the fire but the home was a “complete loss,” Deputy Chief James Meek said.
    Central Whidbey home ‘complete loss’ after fire
    By Allyson Ballard • October 21, 2025 1:30 am

    The residential fire occurred Oct. 19 on Inverness Way.

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    At least 150 witches signed up to walk in the event in what appears to be the beginning of a new Halloween tradition in town. (Photo by David Welton)
    Witches cast a spell in Coupeville
    By Allyson Ballard • October 21, 2025 1:30 am

    A coven 150 strong and clad in cloaks and pointy hats congregated in celebration of Halloween.

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    Celebrity gardener entertains Whidbey club
    By Allyson Ballard • October 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Ciscoe Morris bestowed gardening advice upon more than 50 members of the Oak Harbor Gardening Club.

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    Mayor Molly Hughes delivered her annual State of the Town address on Thursday, much of which discussed Coupeville’s economy. (Photo by Allyson Ballard)
    Mayor praises Coupeville’s economy
    By Allyson Ballard • October 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Mayor Molly Hughes gave the annual State of the Town address.

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