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By David Welton

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‘Handmaids’ wield dystopian imagery for a message

A group of women in red robes have appeared unexpectedly in different areas of Whidbey Island.

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Police find gun student allegedly used to threaten boy

Police recovered a gun they believe a North Whidbey Middle School student used to threaten another.

A family hugs after learning they were selected for home ownership through Habitat for Humanity. Relative and friends of the families selected attended the reveal to celebrate. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Habitat for Humanity to take on six new families

Habitat for Humanity surprised six Whidbey families with the news that they will become homeowners.

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County considers future of interlocal agreement with fire districts

Two fire districts on Whidbey struggled to maintain the staff necessary for the agreement.

A woman bikes through an intersection in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Biking on island has its obstacles

Whidbey has long been a hub for bicycle tourism.

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Students advocate for zero waste ordinance

South Whidbey students have once again played a role in helping to protect of the environment.

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Whidbey police train to immediately confront shooters

In the event of an active shooter, the first officer on the scene will head straight into danger.

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Eleven new firefighters graduate academy

The Whidbey Island Fire Academy is a joint effort between North, Central and South Whidbey agencies.

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City plans to increase backup water supply

Oak Harbor has only two working emergency wells but city officials are planning improvements.

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First Island County administrator is named

Commissioner Melanie Bacon announced Michael Jones, the Blaine city manager, accepted the position.

April 16 training burn. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Oak Harbor fire department measures set for ballot

Oak Harbor voters will decide whether to fund a second fire station and the staff to go with…

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor students stage walkout against gun violence

“The words ‘school’ and ‘shooting’ should never be in the same sentence,” one student said.

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Oak Harbor man accused of Christmastime mail theft

A man was charged with stealing mail from more than a dozen Oak Harbor homes before Christmas.