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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Burn ban lifted as wet weather returns
    Burn ban lifted as wet weather returns
    By Emily Gilbert • October 6, 2020 3:30 pm

    The burn ban in Island County has been lifted now that wet weather has returned.

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    Group’s book will lead you to the water’s...
    By Emily Gilbert • October 6, 2020 3:30 pm

    It may seem like getting to the water’s edge would be simple, given that Whidbey Island is surrounded by water,…

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    New owner hopes to reopen Oak Harbor Tavern
    By Emily Gilbert • October 6, 2020 3:30 pm

    Though it will likely not be located at 940 SE Pioneer Way anymore, one of the oldest bars in the…

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    North Whidbey firefighters helping to battle wildfires in California
    North Whidbey firefighters helping to battle wildfires in...
    By Emily Gilbert • October 2, 2020 3:30 pm

    Four North Whidbey firefighters were part of the firefighting effort in California this past week, and smoke from the wildfires…

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    House fire in Admiral’s Cove displaces family
    House fire in Admiral’s Cove displaces family
    By Emily Gilbert • October 2, 2020 3:30 pm

    No one was injured.

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    Oak Harbor councilman ‘embarrassed’ about city permit snafu
    Oak Harbor councilman ‘embarrassed’ about city permit snafu
    By Emily Gilbert • September 29, 2020 3:30 pm

    A youth sailing club has had trouble constructing a storage shed.

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    Recent rain lowers county’s fire danger
    Recent rain lowers county’s fire danger
    By Emily Gilbert • September 29, 2020 3:30 pm

    Recreational fires are now permitted.

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    Seeing the light: Volunteers aim to unite community
    Seeing the light: Volunteers aim to unite community
    By Emily Gilbert • September 29, 2020 3:30 pm

    North Whidbey Middle School PTA set up 800 lights – one for each student.

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    Utility rate hike next year may be bigger than anticipated
    Utility rate hike next year may be bigger...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 25, 2020 3:00 pm

    Oak Harbor residents will need to foot the bill for rising costs of sewage plant, garbage service

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    Sewage plant continues to be money suck
    Sewage plant continues to be money suck
    By Emily Gilbert • September 25, 2020 3:00 pm

    The sewage treatment plant in Oak Harbor is in need of some costly improvements.

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    Fundraiser to highlight mental health, local talent
    Fundraiser to highlight mental health, local talent
    By Emily Gilbert • September 22, 2020 4:30 pm

    Growing Veterans has a fundraiser this Friday at the Blue Fox Drive-In to support local veterans.

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    New Presbyterian pastor leads virtual congregation
    New Presbyterian pastor leads virtual congregation
    By Emily Gilbert • September 22, 2020 4:30 pm

    Greg Steible hopes to bring more service projects to Whidbey Presbyterian Church in Oak Harbor.

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    Navy seeks city easement to aid water cleanup
    Navy seeks city easement to aid water cleanup
    By Emily Gilbert • September 22, 2020 4:30 pm

    The Navy wants to install pipes next to Highway 20 in Oak Harbor to clean up a chemical underground.

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