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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Oak Harbor tour boat operator aids in Deception Pass rescue
    Oak Harbor tour boat operator aids in Deception...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 22, 2020 4:30 pm

    A man was rescued after his boat capsized in Deception Pass Saturday night.

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    Self-led motorcycle ride aims to support local vets
    Self-led motorcycle ride aims to support local vets
    By Emily Gilbert • September 23, 2020 3:13 pm

    The local Brothers-IN-Arms Motorcycle Club’s fundraiser is this Sunday, Sept. 27.

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    The MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system flies over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., during a flight test activity in June. Though the Northrop Grumman aircraft won’t be landing at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Capt. Matt Arny said its mission will be run from the base. Photo by Alan Radecki.
    NAS Whidbey ready to support unmanned aircraft
    By Emily Gilbert • September 18, 2020 3:30 pm

    Base commander talks growth, future projects

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    Oak Harbor 2020 sales taxes ‘on par’ with previous year
    Oak Harbor 2020 sales taxes ‘on par’ with...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 18, 2020 3:30 pm

    Although some sectors have decreased, remote sellers saw a 40 percent jump in sales taxes this year.

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    North Whidbey fire chief: Levy needed to replace essential equipment
    North Whidbey fire chief: Levy needed to replace...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 15, 2020 3:00 pm

    The fire district is asking voters for a 15-cent levy lid lift for equipment upgrades in November.

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    Wildfire smoke will linger until midweek
    Wildfire smoke will linger until midweek
    By Emily Gilbert • September 15, 2020 3:00 pm

    The current air quality alert lasts until Thursday at noon.

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    Possible ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on beach at Ebey’s Landing
    Possible ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on beach at Ebey’s...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 15, 2020 3:00 pm

    Scientists from across the nation agreed its most likely a specimen of Haliphron atlanticus.

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    Happy to bee the ‘Bug Man’
    Happy to bee the ‘Bug Man’
    By Emily Gilbert • September 11, 2020 2:00 pm

    Ryan Nefcy has built a reputation as Whidbey’s go-to guy for all things buggy through Facebook.

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    Whidbey Island Boats and Boards owner Steve Adams has paddled all over the world, but says Whidbey Island’s world-class scenery make it an ideal place to explore. Photo provided.
    On-call paddling company delivers the kayak to you...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 13, 2020 10:00 am

    It’s a completely mobile business.

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    A haze caused by wildfire smoke hangs over Oak Harbor earlier this week. Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times.
    Burn ban in effect as smoke moves in
    By Emily Gilbert • September 11, 2020 2:00 pm

    No outdoor burning is allowed in unincorporated Island County, but propane barbecues are OK.

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    Stabbing aboard Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry forces cancellation Wednesday
    Stabbing aboard Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry forces cancellation Wednesday
    By Emily Gilbert • September 11, 2020 5:32 pm

    The last sailing was canceled on Wednesday night as law enforcement responded to the stabbing.

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    Shellfish closure extended Monday to other areas of Whidbey Island
    Shellfish closure extended Monday to other areas of...
    By Emily Gilbert • September 9, 2020 1:30 am

    The closure now includes almost all of the west side of the island due to marine biotoxins.

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    Kate Mistler stands with I Support The Girls donation box outside of her home at 1008 Diane Ave. in Oak Harbor.
    Whidbey’s first ‘Bras & Beauty Happening’ Saturday
    By Emily Gilbert • September 9, 2020 1:30 am

    Women in need of bras, underwear, and hygiene items can get them for free at an event this Saturday.

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