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Teachers voice concerns over plan to reopen schools

The Oak Harbor School Board approved a modified plan for Pre-K through sixth grade classes.

The Whidbey Island Chicken meets young fan, Aria Smith, and her dad, Josiah, on Saturday morning in Oak Harbor. Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Winging it

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get you to crack a smile.

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Langley council vote extends suspension of utility late fees

Late fees and disconnections are suspended until June 2021.

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Langley critical of ferry route closure Dec. 29

Langley City Council to write a letter in opposition of the impending temporary ferry closure.

Langley author Barb DeMartino’s Christmas-themed children’s book was recently published, just in time for the holidays. “Tooth Fairy’s Jolly Adventure” was inspired by DeMartino’s six-year-old grandson, who lost a tooth on Christmas Eve last year. Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Writing Tooth and Claus

Retired school teacher pens new book about unlikely pairing.

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County has 207 new COVID cases, 6 deaths in 3 weeks

Vaccinations to begin with healthcare workers, first responders on Dec. 28.

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New Clinton store encourages shoppers to buy local products

The Whidbey Artists Collective, at Ken’s Korner, has become the perfect place for crafty artists.

The toll booths of the new Mukilteo ferry terminal, slated to open on Dec. 29. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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At last, $187 million Mukilteo ferry terminal to open Dec. 29

First, boats will suspend service for 13 hours to allow for finishing touches and training.

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Child rape case will be retried

COVID-19 hampered contact with alleged second victim

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Appeals exhausted in vehicular South Whidbey homicide case

A drunk driver who killed a South Whidbey man in 2015 was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Crescent Harbor Elementary is one of the five schools Oak Harbor Public Schools wants to replace with a bond that could be on the ballot in 2022. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Schools shuffled in new plan to replace buildings

Some schools would move to new locations in the school district’s plan for five replacements.

The selection of Whidbey-made wines at 3 Sisters Market in Coupeville offers plenty of gift ideas, according to the sisters’ mom, Shelly Muzzall. Photos by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Whidbey gift guide 2020

Gift ideas with an island flair

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Artist chosen for Oak Harbor Garry oak project

A local wood artist has been selected to craft an acorn statue out of wood from a 330-year-old…