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    Whidbey Island schools have seen only a few ‘devious licks’ copycats
    Whidbey Island schools have seen only a few...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 24, 2021 1:30 am

    A viral TikTok challenge has touched Whidbey, but the trend was short-lived.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
“Island Spirit” is back home on Southeast Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor.
    ‘Island Spirit’ sculpture returns to Pioneer Way
    By Emily Gilbert • September 24, 2021 1:30 am

    The bronze statue had been missing since late 2019 when it was taken out in an accident.

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    A copy of City Attorney Grant Weed’s notice of his intent to terminate his contract with the city of Oak Harbor early. Weed and Assistant City Attorney and Public Records Officer Anna Thompson told the mayor the same day of their plans to stop working with the Oak Harbor.
    Oak Harbor legal staff leaving, citing ‘compromised’ working...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 24, 2021 1:30 am

    The two key people in Oak Harbor’s legal department resigned from their positions on the same day.

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    Shane Hoffmire, left, and Joel Servatius, right, are vying for a seat on Oak Harbor City Council. Hoffmire received Mayor Bob Severns’ first public endorsement of his political career over Servaitus, the incumbent.
    Oak Harbor mayor endorses newcomer over incumbent
    By Emily Gilbert • September 24, 2021 1:30 am

    Bob Severns endorsed Shane Hoffmire, who is challenging Councilmember Joel Servatius in November.

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    Blood drive to pop up
    Blood drive to pop up
    September 21, 2021 1:30 am

    A pop-up blood drive is planned at First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor on Sept. 30.

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    Photo by John Fisken
Oak Harbor Wildcats go after the ball during the homecoming football game against the Stanwood Spartans Sept. 17. The Wildcats lost 34-14.
    Homecoming in Oak Harbor
    September 21, 2021 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor High School homecoming football game Sept. 17 had plenty of exciting moments.

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    Fundraiser set for firefighter who suffered a stroke
    Fundraiser set for firefighter who suffered a stroke
    By Emily Gilbert • September 17, 2021 1:30 am

    A fundraiser for Daniel Hovelsrud, 28, has raised almost $20,000 to help him with medical expenses.

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    School buses crash with students on board but no one injured
    School buses crash with students on board but...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 17, 2021 1:30 am

    The buses weren’t seriously damaged and were able to complete their routes later in the afternoon.

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    Photo by John Fisken
Coupeville volleyball won against Mount Vernon Christian 3-0 on Sept. 14. Schools are hoping more people sign up to become referees because almost all sports are facing a shortage of officials.
    School sports need more refs to step up...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 17, 2021 1:30 am

    High school sports are back in full swing, but a lack of qualified referees could spell trouble.

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    Photo by Zach Loescher
A barn on Fakkema Road caught fire early Tuesday morning. No animals were in the barn and no one else on the property was injured.
    Fire destroys barn on Fakkema Road early Tuesday...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 15, 2021 1:30 am

    Firefighters battled a blazing barn as it burned to the ground on North Whidbey early Tuesday morning.

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    Dragon boat club to honor late teammates on Saturday
    Dragon boat club to honor late teammates on...
    September 14, 2021 1:30 am

    Local paddlers will honor two late teammates in the best way they know — in full dragon boat regalia.

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    Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
    Fire, police chiefs lobby for building improvements
    By Emily Gilbert • September 14, 2021 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor’s growth has impacted the fire and police departments’ abilities to maintain service.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Olympic View Elementary
    Options mulled to reduce $429 million school project
    By Emily Gilbert • September 14, 2021 1:30 am

    A bond measure is planned for the February ballot.

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