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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, with WhidbeyHealth Commissioner Grethe Cammermeyer and pharmacy director Dr. Tony Triplett discuss vaccine processes during Larsen’s visit last Friday.

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Larsen talks vaccines at OH council

The federal government would be releasing 13.5 million doses this week, he said.

Engle

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Assessor picked as permanent planning director

Mary Engle has been credited with fixing problems in the department with her straight-forward, no-nonsense style and administrative…

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Previously convicted of vehicular assault, man charged with DUI

Prosecutors charged Brian Shelley, 50, in Island County Superior Court Feb. 17 with felony DUI.

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COER: New opinion of EA-18G impacts needed

Bob Wilbur, chairperson of COER, said the group will wait for the results of the consultations before deciding…

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Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project

Council members agreed to transfer the sculpture program from the arts commission to the nonprofit.

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Langley bugged about banning pesticides

The city wants to discourage the use of insecticides within city limits although it can’t enforce it.

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Rise in suicides during COVID-19 cause for concern

The local increase in suicidal ideation among young people is particularly concerning.

Students from Oak Harbor High School’s Wildcats for Life club, a pro-life student organization, have come under criticism after drawing chalk hearts on the sidewalk to promote the club. A <em>change.org</em> petition to ban the group has gained more than 2,000 signatures in the past week, as of Thursday morning. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Petition takes aim at OHHS anti-abortion club

An online petition to shut down group has more than 2,000 signatures.

Senior Annie Salinger listens during a leadership class at Oak Harbor High School. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor High School students back in class

They are the first high school students on Whidbey to be allowed back inside.

The ‘Angel de la Creatividad’ sculpture is currently bright red, but it is unknown whether it will stay that color if it is installed in Oak Harbor. Rendering provided

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‘Angel’ sculpture mulled, others move forward

City council members voted to direct staff to explore accepting the 37-foot-tall gift.

The Maersk Singapore in Holmes Harbor last Thursday afternoon. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group

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Big boats moored in Holmes Harbor

Two of the four had left by last Friday morning.

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Appeals court affirms ruling in LIHI case

The appellate court agreed with the former county judge’s ruling that the proposed project did not conform to…

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State commission amends Navy park usage approval

Last week’s meeting was called to clarify the commission’s intent about the amendment.