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    Articles by Brandon Taylor
    Photo provided by the Washington State Department of Agriculture                                A closeup of the Asian hornets destructive mandibles.
    ‘Murder hornets’ not seen on Whidbey — yet
    By Brandon Taylor • May 8, 2020 1:30 am

    ‘Murder hornets’ have not been seen on Whidbey Island, but they would like it here.

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    American Association of University Women award scholarships
    American Association of University Women award scholarships
    By Brandon Taylor • May 8, 2020 1:30 am

    The Whidbey American Association of University Women awarded scholarships to Whidbey girls to aid their education in STEM programs.

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    Oak Harbor utility rate decision postponed
    Oak Harbor utility rate decision postponed
    By Brandon Taylor • May 8, 2020 1:30 am

    The decision that would determine the monthly rate Oak Harbor residents would pay for city-provided utilities over the next four…

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    Memorial Day event adapts to the times
    Memorial Day event adapts to the times
    By Brandon Taylor • May 5, 2020 1:30 am

    Rather than cancel this year’s Memorial Day service at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Kelly Davidson is adapting the event to abide…

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    County creates Recovery Task Force
    County creates Recovery Task Force
    By Brandon Taylor • May 1, 2020 1:30 am

    As Island County begins the process of reopening post-pandemic, an economic recovery task force comprised of local leaders is being…

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    Acorn sculpture plans change
    Acorn sculpture plans change
    By Brandon Taylor • April 28, 2020 1:30 am

    Plans for transforming remnants of the 330-year-old Garry oak tree that once stood next to the Oak Harbor post office…

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    Rotary clubs donate supplies
    Rotary clubs donate supplies
    By Brandon Taylor • April 24, 2020 1:30 am

    The Rotary clubs on Whidbey Island have united to bring supplies to various agencies combatting the coronavirus.

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    Schools adapt to pandemic closures
    Schools adapt to pandemic closures
    By Brandon Taylor • April 24, 2020 1:30 am

    Last week, schools on Whidbey joined the rest of the state in moving classes online as buildings are shuttered for…

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    Story time from Bell’s Farm
    Story time from Bell’s Farm
    By Brandon Taylor • April 21, 2020 1:30 am

    With schools and libraries closed during the pandemic, many children may not be reading as much as they normally would.

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    Cooks keeping up morale at NAS Whidbey
    Cooks keeping up morale at NAS Whidbey
    By Brandon Taylor • April 17, 2020 1:30 am

    The Admiral Nimitz Hall Galley on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is among the many restaurants turning to takeout during…

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    Island County responds to Census
    Island County responds to Census
    By Brandon Taylor • April 14, 2020 1:30 am

    In the first month of the 2020 census, more than half of Island County residents have responded to the survey.

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    Windjammer Park ramp cost increases
    Windjammer Park ramp cost increases
    By Brandon Taylor • April 14, 2020 1:30 am

    Because of poor soil conditions, costs have increased for installing a walkway near the sewage treatment plant in Windjammer Park.

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    Choir teacher seeking music videos
    Choir teacher seeking music videos
    By Brandon Taylor • April 3, 2020 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor High School choir teacher Darren McCoy is reaching out to high school staff, students, parents and alumni for…

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