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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    Volunteers placed 800 lights on the atheltic field at North Whidbey Middle School Friday night in an effort to connect with the community while students stay home because of COVID-19. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    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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    Drivers honk at Whidbey Presbyterian Church’s new pastor, Greg Steible, before he gave his first sermon. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    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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    Self-led motorcycle ride aims to support local vets
    Self-led motorcycle ride aims to support local vets
    By Emily Gilbert • September 23, 2020 3:09 pm

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

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    Fundraiser to highlight mental health, local talent
    Fundraiser to highlight mental health, local talent
    By Emily Gilbert • September 23, 2020 11:06 am

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

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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