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Carol Johnston has watched this Pacific madrone grow for the past 14 years. It is slated to be removed during McDonald’s upcoming renovation in early February.
    Madrona to make way for bigger McDonald’s
    By Emily Gilbert • January 19, 2021 7:05 pm

    An Oak Harbor woman hoped to save the large tree that is to be cut down for an upcoming renovation.

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    A tree on Highway 20 on the north side of the Deception Pass bridge held up traffic until it could be cleared early on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Photo by China Hageman
    Windstorm wreaks havoc across island
    By Emily Gilbert • January 15, 2021 1:30 pm

    Power was knocked out to thousands of customers in the first big storm of the year.

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    Lt. j.g. William McIlvaine, left, celebrates after graduating from flight school. He was killed in a training accident in March 2013. His uncle, Phelps McIlvaine, donated a monument to Oak Harbor in honor of all service members who died while serving in Prowler squadrons. Photo courtesy Phelps McIlvaine
    Prowler aircraft monument still in works years later
    By Emily Gilbert • January 15, 2021 1:30 pm

    The Oak Harbor Park Board learned the donated monument will probably be installed this year.

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    Oak Harbor council decides on marina environmental restoration plan
    Oak Harbor council decides on marina environmental restoration...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 15, 2021 1:30 pm

    The boat ramp will be getting a makeover, but no pocket beach is planned for Catalina Park.

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    Firefighter Jeff Rhodes (left), Firefighter Keith Dawson (center, back), Acting Lieutenant Alex Majestic (right) practice a CPR response without the LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System the agency wants to buy. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    District turns to crowdfunding for CPR tool
    By Emily Gilbert • January 12, 2021 2:00 pm

    Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue is looking to raise $18,580 to buy a CPR tool.

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    Oak Harbor school board adopts decision matrix for older grades
    Oak Harbor school board adopts decision matrix for...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 12, 2021 2:00 pm

    Students in grades 7-12 could be back to hybrid in-person learning in early February.

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    Lead actress Shannyn Sossamon talks with filmmakers Andrew Morehouse, left, and Nate Bell while filming “The Hour After Westerly” at the Fort Casey Inn. Photo by Wes Anthony/Firehouse Creative
    Film featuring Whidbey free to view temporarily
    By Emily Gilbert • January 11, 2021 1:30 am

    “The Hour After Westerly” is free to view online until Jan. 17.

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    Oak Harbor schools to return to hybrid classes for some students Monday | Updated
    Oak Harbor schools to return to hybrid classes...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 8, 2021 1:30 pm

    None of the district’s staff tested positive for the coronavirus during a week of mandatory testing.

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    Oak Harbor brands its biosolids ‘Harbor Green’
    Oak Harbor brands its biosolids ‘Harbor Green’
    By Emily Gilbert • January 8, 2021 1:30 pm

    Councilman questions marketing materials, says name sounds like a pot shop

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    On Wednesday, Trump supporters gather at the intersection of Highway 20 and Southeast Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor to show their support for the outgoing president, and to protest the election of Joe Biden The event coincided with the storming of the U.S. Capitol by other President Donald Trump supporters. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Oak Harbor Pro-Trump rally draws crowd
    By Emily Gilbert • January 6, 2021 1:30 pm

    Police were called for an alleged assault after most of the group had left.

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    Island County has plans to realign Penn Cove Road after a section was impacted by a small landslide last month a quarter mile west of the Monroe Landing boat launch. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    County to move Penn Cove Road after small...
    By Emily Gilbert • January 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    Island County wants to add 6 feet to the northwest side of the road to move it away from the bluff.

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    Officials: There is no vaccine waitlist on Whidbey
    Officials: There is no vaccine waitlist on Whidbey
    By Emily Gilbert • January 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    Vaccines will be given out according to the state’s distribution plan, not by a community list.

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    One of the shoreline restoration plans includes a pocket beach at Catalina Park in Oak Harbor, and the gazebo would need to be relocated. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Council hears Oak Harbor Marina restoration options
    By Emily Gilbert • January 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    Some big changes may be coming to Catalina Park and other areas.

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