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Coupeville volleyball won against Mount Vernon Christian 3-0 on Sept. 14. Schools are hoping more people sign up to become referees because almost all sports are facing a shortage of officials.
    School sports need more refs to step up...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 17, 2021 1:30 am

    High school sports are back in full swing, but a lack of qualified referees could spell trouble.

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    Photo by Zach Loescher
A barn on Fakkema Road caught fire early Tuesday morning. No animals were in the barn and no one else on the property was injured.
    Fire destroys barn on Fakkema Road early Tuesday...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 15, 2021 1:30 am

    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
    Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
    By Emily Gilbert • September 14, 2021 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor’s growth has impacted the fire and police departments’ abilities to maintain service.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Olympic View Elementary
    Options mulled to reduce $429 million school project
    By Emily Gilbert • September 14, 2021 1:30 am

    A bond measure is planned for the February ballot.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Cadesha Pacquette sets up a pop-up picnic spread similar to one she created for a young girl’s birthday party. Pacquette said her new venture has been popular with military families celebrating a spouse’s return from deployment, anniversaries or just to have fun outdoors.
    Pop-up beach picnics are a popular way to...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 13, 2021 1:30 am

    Navy wife’s new business a big hit for deployments, anniversaries

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    Photo provided
    Island Transit buses just got a little cleaner
    By Emily Gilbert • September 10, 2021 1:30 am

    Island Transit is installing new air purification systems on all of its buses.

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    Whidbey News-Times file photo
More than 1,000 will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and its companion races.
    Marathon will close bridge for 45 minutes Sunday...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 9, 2021 1:30 am

    More than 1,000 runners will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and the event’s companion…

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    Oak Harbor mayor injured, working from home
    Oak Harbor mayor injured, working from home
    By Emily Gilbert • September 7, 2021 1:30 am

    Mayor Bob Severns is recovering after he broke his leg in a boating accident a few weeks ago.

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    Photo by Jason Uemoto
    Anti-maskers interrupt school board meeting again
    By Emily Gilbert • September 7, 2021 1:30 am

    In-person sessions have been canceled as a result.

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    football
#9 is Will Rankin, senior.
    Fall sports return, with some changes
    By Emily Gilbert • September 7, 2021 1:30 am

    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
    Fundraiser set up for family of late North...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 3, 2021 1:30 am

    Tyler Rico, 32, a volunteer firefighter and EMT, husband and father passed away on Monday.

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    not my photo
    Council candidates weigh in on ‘Angel’ sculpture
    By Emily Gilbert • September 3, 2021 1:30 am

    The fate of the controversial artwork may be decided on Tuesday.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert
Those looking to enjoy oysters on the half shell in Penn Cove, Saratoga Passage or Holmes Harbor should look elsewhere. The three areas are closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because of high levels of marine biotoxins.
    Penn Cove, Saratoga Passage, Holmes Harbor closed to...
    By Emily Gilbert • August 27, 2021 1:30 am

    Shellfish harvested from the affected areas after Aug. 16 should be disposed of.

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