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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Jason McFadyen, left, organized about a dozen friends to shave their heads in support of Annie Cash as she goes through breast cancer treatment. Cash was voted top real estate agent, business person and community leader in the Whidbey News-Times’ Best of Whidbey 2020 contest. Photos by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Shaving locks to support one of Whidbey’s best
    By Emily Gilbert • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    Annie Cash’s friends shaved their heads in a show of support.

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    Zencity says Oak Harbor public opinion mostly positive
    Zencity says Oak Harbor public opinion mostly positive
    By Emily Gilbert • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    The $15,000 software is meant to help the city make more informed decisions.

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    Oak Harbor girls softball team members are allowed to workout together under current COVID-19 restrictions, but are not yet allowed to return to formal practices and competition. School sports may resume this month if Island County and others in the North region can move into Phase 2. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Athletic directors ‘cautiously optimistic’ for return of sports
    By Emily Gilbert • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    School sports may be starting this month for Island County athletes if COVID-19 conditions are met.

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    Oak Harbor lists legislative priorities
    Oak Harbor lists legislative priorities
    By Emily Gilbert • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    The Oak Harbor City Council voted in favor of a draft of the city’s legislative agenda brought to council members…

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    School nurse Julie Vandergrifft collects a COVID-19 test from Olympic View Elementary school principal’s secretary Andra Shelley during voluntary weekly testing on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Oak Harbor schools levy would continue funding for...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    “We have a lot of kids who are medically fragile,” said one school nurse.

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    Man arrested at Oak Harbor post office
    Man arrested at Oak Harbor post office
    By Emily Gilbert • January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    A man reportedly pulled a gun on someone during an argument that started at Rite Aid.

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    The <em>Platypus</em>, an abandoned boat that has been sitting at the Coupeville Wharf, has finally been hauled away. People from all over the country reached out to the Port of Coupeville with interest in the boat, but none of their plans came to fruition. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Derelict boat hauled away from Coupeville dock
    By Emily Gilbert • January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    The Platypus gained nationwide interest, but it has been hauled away for salvage and destruction.

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    Aiden Santos of Anacortes went fishing at Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park last Saturday. The state park would be used as a Navy training site along with 27 others under a new 5-year proposal.
    Commission approves Navy’s 5-year plan for SEAL training...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    The proposal drew both criticism and support from Whidbey Island residents.

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    Oak Harbor schools plan to reopen despite fears raised
    Oak Harbor schools plan to reopen despite fears...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 26, 2021 2:00 pm

    Oak Harbor school leaders presented plans for bringing grades 7-12 back into class.

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    Market Manager Peg Tennant takes some measurements at the site of the Oak Harbor Farmers Market in preparation for the season opening in May 2017. The market has permanently closed after struggling to attract vendors and customers. File photo/Whidbey News-Times
    Oak Harbor Farmers Market closes after more than...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 22, 2021 1:30 pm

    A new group is already planning for a new market this spring at Windjammer Park.

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    Members of the Oak Harbor High School DECA team, a business club supported by levy dollars, clear brush during a recent community clean up. A school levy is on the Feb. 9 ballot. Photo provided
    $48.4 million Oak Harbor school levy on Febuary...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 22, 2021 1:30 pm

    Ballots for the Oak Harbor Public Schools levy have started arriving for the Feb. 9 vote.

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    Capital projects includes funds for big projects to sewer, parks
    Capital projects includes funds for big projects to...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 19, 2021 7:05 pm

    Several notable projects are planned for this year and next.

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    Public comment sought for Navy’s parks proposal
    Public comment sought for Navy’s parks proposal
    By Emily Gilbert • January 19, 2021 7:05 pm

    Those with comments must register by 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 on the state parks’ website.

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