Life
Northern Lights over Whidbey
The dazzling northern lights appeared in the skies across the state this week.
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Another outbreak hits Oak Harbor schools
Interim Superintendent Karst Brandsma said 30 students and six staff members had COVID-19.
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Hoffmire takes on Servatius in feisty face-off
Voters will choose between someone with a decade-long incumbency and a newcomer to local politics.
Life
Halloween happens on Whidbey
Spooky season is back in swing and there are plenty of events that promise a ghoulishly good time.
News
Agencies losing staff who won’t get vaccine
Some employees may leave their jobs because they won’t comply with the governor’s vaccination mandate.
Sports
Wildcats set 11 school records for weightlifting after summer training
After a summer of hard work, seven female athletes broke 11 school records by lifting heavy.
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Pier in Cornet Bay to be replaced
Demolition at the Cornet Bay Marina pier at Deception Pass State Park has begun.
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COVID outbreak reported at Oak Harbor preschool
Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center will be closed for the next 14 days following an outbreak.
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Whidbey Island schools have seen only a few ‘devious licks’ copycats
A viral TikTok challenge has touched Whidbey, but the trend was short-lived.
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Blood drive to pop up
A pop-up blood drive is planned at First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor on Sept. 30.
Sports
Homecoming in Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor High School homecoming football game Sept. 17 had plenty of exciting moments.
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Fundraiser set for firefighter who suffered a stroke
A fundraiser for Daniel Hovelsrud, 28, has raised almost $20,000 to help him with medical expenses.
Sports
School sports need more refs to step up to the plate
High school sports are back in full swing, but a lack of qualified referees could spell trouble.