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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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    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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    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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    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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    Sno-Isle Libraries on Whidbey Island have laptops and hotspot devices available to check out just like a book. Photo provided.
    Laptop, wifi hotspot devices available at Whidbey libraries
    By Emily Gilbert • January 22, 2021 1:30 pm

    Patrons can now check out technology just like a library book.

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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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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
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 fallen tree blocked both lanes of East Harbor Road on South Whidbey on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Photo by Diane Jhueck
    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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    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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