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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Whidbey Homeless Coalition Executive Director Jonathan Kline explains how 15 bunks will be set up in the sanctuary of the former Jehovah’s Witness church outside Coupeville. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Neighbors voice concerns about proposed shelter near Coupeville
    By Emily Gilbert • May 11, 2021 1:30 pm

    Neighbors shared their comments, concerns and criticism of the Whidbey Homeless Coalition’s proposed overnight emergency shelter on Morris Road near…

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    Shannon Hamilton, front, and Wendi Hilborn own Whidbey Farm and Market on Monroe Landing Road outside of Oak Harbor. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    New market opens across from drive-in
    By Emily Gilbert • May 11, 2021 1:30 pm

    Whidbey Farm and Market has close to 100 local products.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Brittany Darby helps raise a wall at Habitat for Humanity of Island County’s two townhomes on Southeast 10th Avenue in Oak Harbor during the Women Build event Saturday.
    Women Build: Lending some muscle to Habitat for...
    By Emily Gilbert • May 11, 2021 1:30 pm

    Forty women and some men volunteered for Habitat’s Women Build 2021 event this past weekend.

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    District names interim superintendent
    District names interim superintendent
    By Emily Gilbert • May 7, 2021 1:30 am

    School board members unanimously voted for Karst Brandsma

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    A crowd gathered to watch the Oak Harbor Fourth of July parade in 2017. There will be a parade this year to celebrate the Fourth after it was canceled during the coronavirus pandemic last year. File photo
    Oak Harbor will have Fourth of July fireworks,...
    By Emily Gilbert • May 7, 2021 1:30 am

    This year’s event will look slightly different to comply with safety guidelines.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
The Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry route will stay on one-boat service until at least June 27.
    Coupeville route down to one ferry through June...
    By Emily Gilbert • May 7, 2021 1:30 am

    Another delay in two-boat service means Coupeville ferry riders will need to squeeze onto one boat until at least June 27.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Junior Michael McKinney uses an arc welder to make a trailer hitch for a shed the class is making.
    OHHS to expand skills classes with new building
    By Emily Gilbert • May 7, 2021 1:30 am

    The building may be used for engineering, manufacturing, automotive and construction classes that are in high demand.

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    Members of the public and Whidbey Island Rocks are encouraged to paint and hide stones with Garry oak designs or other local flora and fauna this week in preparation for a hunt Saturday. Photo by Jane Geddes
    Island rock hunt celebrates Oak Harbor ‘Year of...
    By Emily Gilbert • May 4, 2021 1:30 pm

    Whidbey Island Rocks is encouraging people to paint stones with Garry oaks before a hunt Saturday.

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    After a delay caused by the pandemic, developer Scott Thompson said construction of new homes may begin soon on the hillside across from Safeway. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    More housing on horizon as projects move forward
    By Emily Gilbert • May 4, 2021 1:30 pm

    A downtown Oak Harbor business will also be getting a big makeover.

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    Worker will begin wrapping the Deception Pass bridge this month as they try to complete the project by the end of the year. The parking lot on Whidbey Island next to the bridge will be closed until March. WSDOT photo
    Deception Pass bridge parking lot closed until March
    By Emily Gilbert • May 4, 2021 1:30 pm

    The closure is supposed to ease access for construction crews as they work on the bridge.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor High School students returned to school in February, masks in tow, after being out of classrooms for almost a year. Now parents are asking school administrators to let students go to class without masks despite state requirements.
    100-plus sign letter urging OH schools to let...
    By Emily Gilbert • April 30, 2021 1:30 am

    The letter criticized the mask requirement and alleged masks were harmful to children’s health.

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The Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron, also known as America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass, hosts jamborees and other social events, along with boater safety and education classes.
    Whidbey boaters promote safety, education
    By Emily Gilbert • April 27, 2021 1:30 pm

    The Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron hosts education and safety classes, and social events.

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    Council mulls affordable housing strategies
    Council mulls affordable housing strategies
    By Emily Gilbert • April 27, 2021 1:30 pm

    Oak Harbor City Council members are considering ideas in the Housing Action Plan.

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