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Harborview Mobile Home Park residents have signed a petition asking the city of Oak Harbor to respond to their concerns about the fire danger posed by the large wood piles left by a real estate developer in the field above Safeway. Scott Thompson, the developer, said he does not know when he will remove them because he is waiting to receive a model home permit from the city.
    Neighbors say woodpiles a fire danger
    By Emily Gilbert • August 24, 2021 1:30 am

    Thirty-four people asked Oak Harbor to do something about the woodpiles on a nearby property.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Tour offers glimpse of work spaces
    By Emily Gilbert • August 20, 2021 1:30 am

    T hose interested in the creative processes of local artists can take a peek into almost 50 work spaces across the island during the Whidbey Working Artists Summer Open Studio Tour this weekend.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
A new All-Hazard Alert Broadcast sirens to warn residents of incoming tsunami threats was installed on West Beach Road near Joseph Whidbey State Park along with four others on the island.
    New tsunami sirens installed on North, Central Whidbey
    By Emily Gilbert • August 17, 2021 1:30 am

    There are five new tsunami warning sirens on Whidbey Island to alert residents of impending threats.

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    An artist rendering of the “Angel de la Creatividad” sculpture proposed for Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. Photo provided.
    Oak Harbor council delays decision on ‘Angel’ sculpture
    By Emily Gilbert • August 10, 2021 1:30 am

    City council members are waiting until Sept. 7 to make any further decisions about the sculpture.

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    Oak Harbor Marina fee increases to pay for...
    By Emily Gilbert • August 3, 2021 1:30 am

    City officials agree the Oak Harbor Marina needs to be dredged soon.

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    Projects inch closer to federal funding
    Projects inch closer to federal funding
    By Emily Gilbert • August 3, 2021 1:30 am

    Projects to revitalize a wharf and promote economic development near receiving federal funding.

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    Fireworks spark blaze on Keystone Avenue
    By Emily Gilbert • August 3, 2021 1:30 am

    A witness driving by the area of the fire saw someone lighting off bottle rockets or Roman candles.

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    Oversized truck knocks out Comcast service on island
    By Emily Gilbert • August 3, 2021 1:30 am

    Thousands on Whidbey Island were left without internet, cable and cell phone services Sunday.

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    Native American remains unearthed at building site
    Native American remains unearthed at building site
    By Emily Gilbert • August 3, 2021 1:30 am

    Archaeologists are working with Native American tribes to repatriate remains found in Oak Harbor.

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    Summer school focuses on fun activities, social education
    By Emily Gilbert • August 3, 2021 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor summer school students can learn karate, take magic lessons and taste garden greens.

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    Photo by Sara Hogarth
    Crews put out grass fire
    By Emily Gilbert • July 27, 2021 1:30 am

    A possible mishap with a lawn mower sparked a half-acre fire on Green Valley Road on Friday morning.

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    Photo by Rebecca Powers
    Apartment fire injures one, displaces nine
    By Emily Gilbert • July 27, 2021 1:30 am

    Nine people were displaced after a fire swept through an apartment building on Northwest Atalanta Way in Oak Harbor on…

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    Haller House talk to delve into history
    By Emily Gilbert • July 27, 2021 1:30 am

    Restoration work on the 155-year-old Haller House in Coupeville continues to make progress.

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