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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Hay donation
    Making hay to help farmers set back by...
    By Emily Gilbert • October 13, 2020 3:00 pm

    Whidbey farmers donated 15 tons of hay to farmers in Eastern Washington this weekend.

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    Alaura and Kennedy Williams at Sherman Pioneer Farm.
    Yes, there will be Halloween
    By Emily Gilbert • October 13, 2020 3:00 pm

    Halloween is going to be different this year. Here’s a list of COVID-safe events.

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    Busy street now recognized as ‘Avenue of Oaks’
    By Emily Gilbert • October 13, 2020 3:00 pm

    Southeast 8th Avenue has been renamed to draw attention to Oak Harbor’s namesake trees.

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    Oak Harbor will be paying out less in tourism grants next year
    Oak Harbor will be paying out less in...
    By Emily Gilbert • October 9, 2020 6:00 pm

    The city’s tourism grant funds have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Oak Harbor buys acreage on Koetje Street
    Oak Harbor buys acreage on Koetje Street
    By Emily Gilbert • October 9, 2020 6:00 pm

    The City of Oak Harbor is in the process of buying 5 acres for stormwater system improvements.

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    Careage is now Regency Coupeville
    Careage is now Regency Coupeville
    By Emily Gilbert • October 9, 2020 6:00 pm

    A skilled nursing facility in Coupeville has changed ownership after decades.

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    Jeanie McElwain opens the third edition of “Getting to the Water’s Edge” to popular South Whidbey beach Double Bluff. More than 50 volunteers made the current book possible. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    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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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times.Kenneth Peplinski bought both the builidng and the business of the Oak Harbor Tavern, which included all of the military memorabilia donated by patrons over the years, including these two squadron signs that are decades old. He had to leave the tavern’s old building because he fell behind on payments, but he hopes to reopen the business in a new location in downtown Oak Harbor.
    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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    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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    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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    A house fire in Admiral’s Cove just after midnight Wednesday dispalced three adults, but there were no injuries. Submitted by CWIFR Deputy Chief Charlie Smith.
    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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    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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    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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