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Photo by David Welton. Protests took place in North, Central and South Whidbey on Saturday.

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Protest draws crowds across Whidbey

National “No Kings” protests found substantial support on Whidbey this weekend.

Photo by Marina Blatt. The tournament’s duration in Seattle overlaps with Whidbey’s busy tourist season.

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World Cup ‘spillover tourism’ could benefit Whidbey

The tournament is expected to bring 750,000 visitors to the region, and generate $929 million.

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 by David Welton. Alix Roos is the new reserve manager at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

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Ebey’s Landing Trust Board appoints reserve manager

Friday, the Trust Board announced the appointment of Alix Roos to the position of reserve manager.

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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Woman rescued from cliff

A South End woman sustained minor injuries falling partway down a cliff on March 21.

Photo by Monica Grant. Participation in youth soccer is “steadily” increasing, but the sport is in need of dedicated spaces to play.

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Soccer clubs seeking new, dedicated fields

Existing field space at Fort Nugent Park in Oak Harbor is in poor condition.

Photo provided. The possibilities are endless for tablescape themes, like the hummingbird tablescape pictured here.

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Homeless Coalition holds ‘tablescaping’ gala

Decadently decorated dining tables will be displayed at a Whidbey Homeless Coalition Gala.

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State to help fund Oak Harbor marina updates

Outstanding marina improvement projects are getting a financial boost.

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Home connecting to Navy waterline after PFAS detected in well

A home is being added to the Navy’s waterline because of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Greenbank Farm tenants raised concerns during the last Port of Coupeville board of commissioners meeting, and elaborated on their thoughts afterwards.

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Concerns raised about port director hiring process

Greenbank Farm tenants want the Port of Coupeville’s hiring process to be more transparent.

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.