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Photo by Allyson Ballard. Students from the high school’s Flight Club flew drones in demonstration for the News-Times.

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Oak Harbor launches drone classes

Students learn to repair, pilot and program drones by taking Oak Harbor High School’s drone classes.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS. One woman was badly burned, and an RV was a “total loss” in a fire which occurred Thursday morning.

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Woman severely burned in RV fire

The 63-year-old woman was airlifted from Clinton to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Becky Clifford

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South Whidbey superintendent’s contract extended

This keeps her at the helm of the South Whidbey School District until at least 2029.

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Oak Harbor flag thief arrested

Police recover the flags from transient man.

Mathis

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Alleged dog stabber wanted on $250k warrant

An Oak Harbor man failed to appear for a hearing in Island County Superior Court Monday.

Photo by David Welton. Seattle resident Malia Keene was shocked by the gas prices in Clinton on Monday.

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Gas prices spike on South Whidbey

Gas prices on South Whidbey are among the highest in the nation this week.

Photo by Jackleen Leed. The book’s goal is not just to photograph cats, but to tell their stories in the places they inhabit: cozy homes, bustling bookstores, quiet shops and beyond. Jackleen Leed captured this picture of her son, Remy Christenson, in a fall-themed photoshoot with Bruja, the kitten.

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Whidbey residents invited to submit cat photos for upcoming book

Residents can enter their cats for consideration in an upcoming book, “Cats of Whidbey Island.”

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Burglar who terrorized sleeping couple sentenced

As part of a plea bargain, Silas Mattson pleaded guilty to residential burglary of a Clinton home.

City of Langley image. Langley is planning to restripe Sixth Street to became an edge lane road.

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Langley plans to install ‘edge lane road’

The city of Langley is planning to restripe Sixth Street in a unique configuration to slow traffic.

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Hospital board picks candidates once again

The board narrowed down the candidates to four people during the meeting on Thursday.

Photo by David Welton. Frances Kenney sings and plays a guitar for children at Whidbey Island Waldorf School in Clinton. The school is celebrating its 40-year anniversary.

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In a class of its own: Whidbey Island Waldorf School turns 40

A gala fundraiser is planned on March 21 at Freeland Hall.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Cmdr. Joshua Overn gave Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s annual State of the Station address Thursday at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

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Navy concerned about affordable housing, medical care for sailors

Sailors on Whidbey are facing challenges typical of rural living.

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Coupeville High School principal placed on leave

The superintendent of Coupeville schools placed a principal on leave pending an investigation.