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Oak Harbor schools reports 1st confirmed COVID-19 case in a staffer

The person was not identified through batch testing.

Neil Tower

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Neil Tower to go on Oak Harbor historic register

The Oak Harbor Preservation Commission has chosen the Neil Tower as its first project.

Goodall arranges some food in the to-go window, where customers pick up their food from outside.

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New cafe in town adapted to COVID world

Langley Kitchen has adapted to the times.

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Sound Publishing makes $500K in grants available to struggling businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic environment.

Dog Rescue

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Rescuers pluck dog from side of steep bank

The dog, Morty, was not seriously injured after slipping down a steep slope in the North End.

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Langley City Council opposes Navy use of parks

The city council passed a resolution in opposition of the Navy’s proposed training in state parks.

Artist Wayne Kangas, left, and Langley Arts Fund member Don Wodjenski install the Village by the Sea’s newest public art feature, a weather vane. Photo provided

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Flying fish tells the weather

The Langley Arts Fund raised money for a new piece of public art in Clyde Alley.

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State takes over COVID tracing from county

Several staff from Island County Public Health quit, so state contact tracers have stepped in.

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Island County employee killed in car accident

The 35-year-old woman died at the scene of the accident on Dec. 18.

State Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor, talks to Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor Unit Director Nikki Barone about some of the new ways the club will be able to teach kids kitchen skills in its new location on Ely Street. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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New year, new home for Boys Girls Club of Oak Harbor

Kids will return to a new Boys & Girls Club building in January.

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County awards tourism grants for next year

The grants were given to groups that will work to rebuild a tourism economy hurt by the pandemic.

North Whidbey Fire's drive-through Santa on Friday evening at the Heller Road Fire Station drew many happy kids to see him. Photo by John Fisken

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Pandemic won’t stop Santa

Santa took time out from his busy holiday schedule to take part in North Whidbey Fire and Rescue’s…

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Oak Harbor school board legislative priorities highlight mental health funding

School district leaders met with legislators to talk before the legislative session begins.