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Schools face shortfall in special ed funding

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.

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Oak Harbor youth football team heads to championship game

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

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Maddie Mays #19

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Wildcats varsity girls soccer tallies two playoff wins

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

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

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Ephemera of history: Whidbey man makes documents for Ken Burns program

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

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North Whidbey fire board candidates stress readiness

Matthew Nienhuis is challenging incumbent Robert Miller.

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Whidbey’s reanimators: Taxidermist, apprentice practice ‘dying art’

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

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

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‘Lost Intruder’ film describes Oak Harbor man’s quest

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

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Nobody was injured in the fire but the home was a “complete loss,” Deputy Chief James Meek said.

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Central Whidbey home ‘complete loss’ after fire

The residential fire occurred Oct. 19 on Inverness Way.

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)

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Witches cast a spell in Coupeville

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

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

Mayor Molly Hughes delivered her annual State of the Town address on Thursday, much of which discussed Coupeville’s economy. (Photo by Allyson Ballard)

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Mayor praises Coupeville’s economy

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