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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Whidbey schools to receive millions in federal stimulus
    Whidbey schools to receive millions in federal stimulus
    By Emily Gilbert • March 26, 2021 1:30 pm

    The COVID-19 relief package includes more than $122 billion for K-12 education across the nation.

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    Judy Thorpe, left, Tracy Weissel, Sarah Westcott and Michael Thorpe listen to the audience during a community meeting at the Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association in Coupeville last Friday. About 40 people came to the meeting to discuss their concerns about the Whidbey Homeless Coalition’s proposed emergency overnight shelter on Morris Road near Coupeville. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    325 people sign petition opposing new shelter
    By Emily Gilbert • March 23, 2021 1:30 am

    Forty people gathered Thursday at the Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association to voice their concerns about the shelter.

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    Students to get longer school days starting on April 19
    Students to get longer school days starting on...
    By Emily Gilbert • March 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The decision came after Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency proclamation telling school districts to figure out ways to give all K-12 students in-person classes for at least 30 percent instructional time.

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    OH Marina rates rising 3% in April
    OH Marina rates rising 3% in April
    By Emily Gilbert • March 19, 2021 1:30 am

    City council members voted to raise rates earlier rather than follow the city’s Marina Advisory Board members’ recommendation to wait a few months.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Port reflects on 2020, looks at projects, possible...
    By Emily Gilbert • March 19, 2021 1:30 am

    Port officials are considering asking voters for a levy to tackle large capital maintenance projects at its historic properties, including the iconic Greenbank Farm and Coupeville Wharf.

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    Multiple agencies responded to a house fire on Swantown Road in Oak Harbor Friday morning. North Whidbey Fire and Rescue Chief John Clark said the cause is still under investigation, but did not appear to be suspicious. Photo by John Fisken
    Fire destroys home on Swantown Road Friday morning
    By Emily Gilbert • March 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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    Blake Lewis, 7, at Bush Point where he threw a message in a bottle out to sea. Ruth Smethers later picked it up in Port Townsend. Photo provided by Jessie Lewis
    Writer, finder connected over message in bottle
    By Emily Gilbert • March 16, 2021 1:30 pm

    The message traveled all the way from Bush Point to Port Townsend.

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    Parents to school board: Fully open schools
    By Emily Gilbert • March 12, 2021 1:30 am

    Protestors asked school leaders to let students return to full-time, in-person instruction despite social distancing guidelines.

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    U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aranza Valdez
First lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks with a Fleet and Family Support Center life consultant during her visit to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Tuesday, March 9. Biden visited the base to show support for military members and their families, and talk about the Joint Forces Initiative.
    Navy families tell first lady about challenges they...
    By Emily Gilbert • March 12, 2021 1:30 am

    Families discussed mental health, lack of health care providers, education and child care challenges and more with Dr. Jill Biden.

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    Oak Harbor sets virtual open house on Harbor Heights
    Oak Harbor sets virtual open house on Harbor...
    By Emily Gilbert • March 9, 2021 3:30 pm

    Public comment sought on future 75-acre regional park

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    Photo by Bob VonDrachek
One photographer spotted a gray whale the morning of March 8 from the public parking lot at Hidden Beach in Greenbank.
    Homecoming: Gray whales return to Whidbey waters
    By Emily Gilbert • March 9, 2021 3:30 pm

    The gentle giants include a well-known gray that has been coming back each year for 30 years.

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Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    First lady Jill Biden talks to families at...
    By Emily Gilbert • March 9, 2021 2:10 pm

    First lady Dr. Jill Biden met with local families to listen to their concerns.

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    Teachers starting to receive COVID-19 vaccines
    Teachers starting to receive COVID-19 vaccines
    By Emily Gilbert • March 5, 2021 1:30 am

    Gov. Inslee made the group immediately eligible along with those already in Phase 1B1 of the state’s vaccination program.

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