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    Articles by Allyson Ballard
    The new kitchen. Photo by Allyson Ballard
    SPiN Cafe to unveil new kitchen
    By Allyson Ballard • August 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Community members can peek at the facility during an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 27.

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    (Photo by Allyson Ballard) Superintendent Michelle Kuss-Cybula called the buildings’ funding a “twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
    Superintendent touts schools being built with grants
    By Allyson Ballard • August 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Construction of two new school buildings is well underway for the Oak Harbor School District.

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    Whidbey group flying kites for Palestine
    Whidbey group flying kites for Palestine
    By Allyson Ballard • August 19, 2025 1:30 pm

    Whidbey for Palestine is inviting everyone to its first kite-flying and picnic event on Sunday.

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    Continued enrollment declines projected for Oak Harbor school district
    Continued enrollment declines projected for Oak Harbor school...
    By Allyson Ballard • August 19, 2025 1:30 am

    The school board and staff discussed the issue during a school board meeting last week.

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    School drive accepting supplies this weekend
    By Allyson Ballard • August 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    A community action agency is collecting and distributing new school supplies to Whidbey students.

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    Bigger view of the plane, slightly from the side. Used to train. Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Air museum plans reopening at new site
    By Allyson Ballard • August 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum is hosting a grand re-opening at 11 a.m. on Aug. 21.

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    Extras sought for movie to be filmed on...
    By Allyson Ballard • August 15, 2025 1:30 pm

    Filmmakers Van Allen Cooper and Dale Schomer are seeking extras for a crowd scene in Coupeville.

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    Whidbey comedian makes debut
    By Allyson Ballard • August 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Delia Pierce opened for “That Gay Comedy Show” at the Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon on Saturday.

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Jason Grube, 48, was killed in a bicycle accident last week, leaving behind his wife and three children.
    Whidbey mourns man killed in bike accident
    By Allyson Ballard • August 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A fundraiser was started for the family of an Oak Harbor father and artist who lost his life.

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    Rick Larsen during conference call with Clinton
    Larsen visits Whidbey to talk about funding cuts
    By Allyson Ballard • August 8, 2025 1:30 pm

    U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured the Ituha Stabilization Facility in Oak Harbor Wednesday.

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    Animal care technician Morgan Kenaley with Shadow at the Freeland Cat Cottage. Photo by Mary Jo Adams.
    WAIF fundraiser challenges Whidbey residents to get active
    By Allyson Ballard • August 8, 2025 1:30 pm

    The dog days of summer are here, and getting active this month can help homeless pets in need.

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    Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard
    ‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs
    By Allyson Ballard • August 8, 2025 8:30 am

    For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to scoop up.

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    Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.
    The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins...
    By Allyson Ballard • August 5, 2025 1:30 pm

    Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

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