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    Articles by Emily Gilbert
    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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    Photo courtesy America's Boating Club of Deception Pass
Inquiring minds hoping to nab that crab will have two opportunities to learn the tips and tricks of the trade this month before the recreational season opens July 1.
    Boating Club holding free seminar on crabbing
    By Emily Gilbert • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

    Crabbers have two chances this month to learn tips and tricks before the season opens on July 1.

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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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    Baby bonanza expected on Whidbey
    Baby bonanza expected on Whidbey
    By Emily Gilbert • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

    WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace officials said some mothers will be referred to other hospitals.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/South Whidbey Record
A couple and their dog climb over the driftwood at Clinton Beach that has piled up after winter storms.
    Driftwood proliferation blocks beach access, but solution ‘a...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

    Winter storms during the past two years have inundated Clinton Beach with driftwood.

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    Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Tracy Dietz's Australian shepherd, Sirius, jumps in the pool after a tennis ball at her home north of Oak Harbor. She offers pool use, dog training and a play area at FluffyButt Dog Training operated out of her house.
    Every day’s a puppy pool party at FluffyButt...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

    Tracy Dietz opened FluffyButt Dog Training at her home just north of Oak Harbor earlier this month.

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    Rowing club may find a home at Windjammer Park
    Rowing club may find a home at Windjammer...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 22, 2021 1:30 am

    Rowers of all ages may be coming to Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, if a local club’s plans work out.

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    Langley council picks Chaplin for mayor over fellow council member
    Langley council picks Chaplin for mayor over fellow...
    By Emily Gilbert • June 22, 2021 1:30 am

    Langley city council members chose Scott Chaplin as the next mayor over Councilmember Thomas Gill.

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