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COVID causes changes to college athletes’ careers

Oak Harbor High School graduate Elena Flake, a member of the University of Nebraska rifle team, was just…

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WIAA changes guidelines for starting school sports

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association revised its guidelines for school sports this week to fall in line with…

Hodson replaces uncle as head coach at South Whidbey / Football

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Hodson replaces uncle as head coach at South Whidbey / Football

Mark and Luke Hodson share more than a last name.

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Park board discusses pool maintenance projects

Improvements for the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool came up at a recent meeting.

Konni Smith sizes up her next shot. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Green on Greens: Community displays generosity in memorial golf tournament

While COVID-19 has put brakes on much of society’s activities, it didn’t slow down the financial support of…

Henry Booth pulls his boat out of the water after practice. (Photo by John Fisken)

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One-time team member takes over as sailing coach

Shawn P. O’Connor was once the student, now he is the teacher.

Anna Anderson chips to the green in the Ladies’ Short and Sweet Par-3 Challenge Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Whidbey Golf Club. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Rhodes, Franssen lead ladies’ par-3 golf tournament

The Short and Sweet Challenge usually takes place in March but was postponed because of COVID-19.

COVID-19 calling audibles: Oak Harbor football players adjusting to changes

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COVID-19 calling audibles: Oak Harbor football players adjusting to changes

“School isn’t going to be the same without football in the fall” said one high school senior.

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DPSPS looking for volunteers for emergency response team

Volunteers for crew positions do not need to own a boat.

Most of the 2020 seniors are included in this photo taken for last spring’s South Whidbey High School sports program. Front row: junior Lara Napoli, junior Tayla Hymas, junior Lexi Wenzek, senior Chandra Wallace. Middle row: junior Sadie Wilson, senior McKenna Kelley, senior Ashley Ricketts, Joanie Welever, senior Alison Papritz. Back row: senior Ashley Ricketts, senior Chloe Loehr, senior Annika LeWarne, senior Oliana Stange, senior Jenna Pfeiffer, junior Laila Gmerek. (Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times)

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Tennis team aces relationships: Falcons lose final season together because of virus

Losing one last season with the Class of 2020 was tough for a South Whidbey High School tennis…

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Penn Cove Brewing Company hosts annual golf tournament

The tournament is Saturday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m.

Alex Black. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Falcon seniors had talent for title run but not opportunity

Winning isn’t everything — but in high school varsity sports, they do keep score and they do keep…

Calorie counter: Strength coach helps fuel athletes

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Calorie counter: Strength coach helps fuel athletes

Oak Harbor High School strength and conditioning coach Colby Heefner recognized a problem and did some heavy lifting…