Sports
School sports need more refs to step up to the plate
High school sports are back in full swing, but a lack of qualified referees could spell trouble.
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Fire destroys barn on Fakkema Road early Tuesday morning
Firefighters battled a blazing barn as it burned to the ground on North Whidbey early Tuesday morning.
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Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
Oak Harbor’s growth has impacted the fire and police departments’ abilities to maintain service.
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Options mulled to reduce $429 million school project
A bond measure is planned for the February ballot.
Crosswind
Pop-up beach picnics are a popular way to celebrate coming home
Navy wife’s new business a big hit for deployments, anniversaries
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Island Transit buses just got a little cleaner
Island Transit is installing new air purification systems on all of its buses.
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Marathon will close bridge for 45 minutes Sunday morning
More than 1,000 runners will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and the…
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Oak Harbor mayor injured, working from home
Mayor Bob Severns is recovering after he broke his leg in a boating accident a few weeks ago.
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Anti-maskers interrupt school board meeting again
In-person sessions have been canceled as a result.
Sports
Fall sports return, with some changes
Traditional fall school sports are already underway after two nontraditional school years.
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Fundraiser set up for family of late North Whidbey firefighter
Tyler Rico, 32, a volunteer firefighter and EMT, husband and father passed away on Monday.
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Council candidates weigh in on ‘Angel’ sculpture
The fate of the controversial artwork may be decided on Tuesday.
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Penn Cove, Saratoga Passage, Holmes Harbor closed to shellfish harvesting due to marine biotoxins
Shellfish harvested from the affected areas after Aug. 16 should be disposed of.