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Katie Toft and her four-year-old daughter Bailey walk across the newly renovated Rotary Memorial Bridge. Katie Toft's father, Dick Toft, is one of the Rotarians memorialized on a plaque next to the bridge.
    Rotary bridge reopens after $87,000 renovation
    By Emily Gilbert • July 6, 2021 1:30 am

    The newly renovated Rotary Memorial Bridge was dedicated at Windjammer Park Thursday.

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    An artist rendering shows the “Angel de la Creatividad” sculpture in a proposed location in Windjammer Park. Rendering provided.
    City council nears end of ‘Angel’ sculpture debate
    By Emily Gilbert • July 6, 2021 1:30 am

    Council members voted to discuss the final placement of the sculpture at their Aug. 4 meeting.

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    Kiwanis Beachcomber Bazaar bringing a bonanza of booty
    Kiwanis Beachcomber Bazaar bringing a bonanza of booty
    By Emily Gilbert • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

    The 17th annual Oak Harbor Kiwanis Club Beachcomber Bazaar will take place on July 10.

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    Oak Harbor considers uses for $6.5 million of recovery funds
    Oak Harbor considers uses for $6.5 million of...
    By Emily Gilbert • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

    Ideas for spending American Rescue Plan funds range from bill assistance to crime scene equipment.

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    Stabilization center open after 6-month delay
    Stabilization center open after 6-month delay
    By Emily Gilbert • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor’s center for people struggling with mental health issues or substance use opened June 28.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Karen Achabel holds up a piece of kelp at Fort Ebey State Park on April 24. Seaweed harvesting at state parks is limited to April 15-May 15, although seaweed can be harvested from non-state park land at other times during the year.
    Seaweed Smorgasbord: Greens from the sea the next...
    By Emily Gilbert • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

    Whidbey has seaweed on its shores and there are many ways an adventurous eater can try a bite.

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    Melissa and Mark Stewart own One Willow Farm in Oak Harbor where they offer eggs, chicken and turkey. The couple went through a special program for military veterans wanting to become farmers before they opened their own farm. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Navy vet gets back to roots at One...
    By Emily Gilbert • July 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    The husband and wife duo opened their poultry farm near Oak Harbor amid the pandemic last year.

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    Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Commander Capt. Matthew Arny overlooks the flight line at Ault Field. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Base commander reflects on 33-year Navy career
    By Emily Gilbert • July 1, 2021 1:30 pm

    Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Commander Capt. Matthew Arny will retire in July.

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    Oak Harbor celebrating 4th of July with a bang
    Oak Harbor celebrating 4th of July with a...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 29, 2021 1:30 am

    This Sunday will bring out revelers from all over the island to celebrate the Fourth of July.

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    Burn ban in effect until further notice
    Burn ban in effect until further notice
    By Emily Gilbert • June 29, 2021 1:30 am

    Island County will be enforcing a Type I burn ban beginning at noon on June 30.

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    Artist rendering provided
    Survey says: Most don’t want sculpture
    By Emily Gilbert • June 29, 2021 1:30 am

    Only 26.18 percent of responses favored the sculpture, while 70.66 percent said they do not want it.

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    Oak Harbor water supply stable after Anacortes plant gets more chlorine
    Oak Harbor water supply stable after Anacortes plant...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

    The city of Anacortes announced Thursday that its customers no longer needed to conserve water.

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    Langley fireworks ban now in effect
    Langley fireworks ban now in effect
    By Emily Gilbert • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

    Councilmembers voted against shells, smoke bombs, sparklers and their ilk last spring in a 4-1 vote.

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