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    Articles by Allyson Ballard
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    Oak Harbor School Board wins state honor
    By Allyson Ballard • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor Public Schools adopted its strategic plan in 2024.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
With the approximately $22,000 grant, North Whidbey Fire and Rescue purchased three five-gas detectors and a hydrocarbon detector.
    Actor’s charity funds fire department equipment
    By Allyson Ballard • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    North Whidbey Fire and Rescue received a $22,000 grant funding the purchase of new gear

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    Courtesy of Washington Climate Action.
A dashboard depicting the location of projects which received help from the Climate Commitment Act.
    Whidbey groups among recipients of Climate Commitment Act...
    By Allyson Ballard • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Whidbey is becoming more climate change resilient with the state’s help.

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    Lions help out Holiday House
    By Allyson Ballard • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Last week, the Coupeville Lions Club donated $8,000 to Holiday House North.

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    Senator questions delay of PFAS cleanup at military bases
    Senator questions delay of PFAS cleanup at military...
    By Allyson Ballard • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    NAS Whidbey Island stressed the DoD’s commitment to cleanup.

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    Photo by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue
    Central Whidbey firefighter retires after 15 years of...
    By Allyson Ballard • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Moore leaves the department with nothing but good things to report.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Flag football tryouts kick off in Oak Harbor
    By Allyson Ballard • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Head Coach Mike Lonborg estimated over 30 girls participated

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Minor injuries in dramatic crash
    By Allyson Ballard • November 21, 2025 1:30 am

    A driver following a Ford pickup too closely struck it from behind.

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    Photo by Levi Evans, Oak Harbor High School Yearbook.
    Oak Harbor soccer star signs with WWU
    By Allyson Ballard • November 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Western is classified as DII, and its women’s soccer team boasts a track record of success.

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    Wildcat varsity soccer eliminated from playoffs
    Wildcat varsity soccer eliminated from playoffs
    By Allyson Ballard • November 18, 2025 1:30 am

    The Gig Harbor Tides knocked the Oak Harbor Wildcats out of the 3A State Tournament with an 8-2 win.

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This year’s holiday program is described as “contemplative and reflective” in a release.
    Bells of Whidbey benefits local food banks
    By Allyson Ballard • November 18, 2025 1:30 am

    The concert will be at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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    An explosion occurred early Friday morning, completely destroying a shed. (Photo by Allyson Ballard)
    North Whidbey shed obliterated in explosion
    By Allyson Ballard • November 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Nobody was injured in suspected propane-tank-related incident.

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    Photo by Sandra Johnson
    Lions cut wood to heat homes
    By Allyson Ballard • November 14, 2025 1:30 am

    The Coupeville Lions Club hopes to continue to cut, split and store firewood on county property.

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