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🌱 Why every expert is picking Stanwood over Oak Harbor this week

Oak Harbor, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Oak Harbor! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why every expert is picking Stanwood over Oak Harbor this week
  • What Garage of Blessings’ big move means for Oak Harbor families
  • Oak Harbor Middle School dean charged after force used on student

Also on today's calendar: Grill Team and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
  • Monday: Some sun, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Prep football picks: Experts make their Week 5 predictions (heraldnet.com) — Oak Harbor fans will notice all three regional prep football analysts are picking Stanwood to win this week’s matchup against the Wildcats. The prediction list runs through the full Week 5 slate, offering quick picks and each expert’s season record so far as local teams jockey for position midseason.
   

2. Garage of Blessings finds a new home (whidbeynewstimes.com) — Garage of Blessings has bought a permanent building on SW Barlow Street in Oak Harbor, promising more space and stability for residents who rely on its free thrift store and pantry. While renovations proceed and legal disputes over its old Barrington Drive site continue, the nonprofit plans to keep serving seniors and young families without interruption before opening the new location, likely in November.
   

3. Report details student assault (whidbeynewstimes.com) — An Oak Harbor Middle School dean has been charged with fourth-degree assault after police say hallway video showed him repeatedly lifting and dragging a 12-year-old student, leaving the child bruised. The district has placed him on administrative leave while Oak Harbor police detail concerns about whether his actions followed de-escalation training and were reasonable given the situation.
   

4. Help House leader retires after 30 years - Whidbey News-Times (whidbeynewstimes.com) — A longtime leader of North Whidbey Help House has retired after more than 30 years of serving families around Oak Harbor, celebrated with a gathering at the United Methodist Church in town. Community members praised her for expanding church partnerships, improving food access, and keeping the food bank welcoming and reliable as demand has grown.
   

5. Economic Development Council for Island County names new executive director (tri-cityherald.com) — Island County’s Economic Development Council has hired Sarah Bishop as its new executive director, a role that includes advancing a shared economic strategy funded by Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Langley and the county. For Oak Harbor businesses and workers, her priorities around small business support, skills training, and housing access could shape future resources and programs across Whidbey and Camano islands.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • OHPS Surplus Sale
    Oak Harbor School District Oak Harbor, WA 98277
    8:30 am
  • SATURDAY DROP IN PLAY FOR KIDS
    Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 WA-20, Oak Harbor
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ever wonder what happens when judges, attorneys, and journalists sit down together to better understand one another’s work?
    In the newest episode of the Washington Courts Report podcast, host Patric Haerle talks with former King County Superior Court judges Bill Downing… (Nextdoor )
  • My tv is not turning on.
    Checked all the connections, put new batteries in the remote, unplugged and replugged. Nothing. Can a tv be hacked by a spiteful person? (Nextdoor Oak Harbor/Whidbey)
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Toolmaker in Oak Harbor. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Part-Time in Oak Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Harbor here.

Ok Oak Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Harbor

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oak Harbor

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.