Charges added in toddler case
Jessie Stensland / Whidbey News-Times
Ryan Stephenson, of Oak Harbor, appears in Island County Superior Court Friday for a hearing on several motions.
Coupeville eatery takes aim at winter doldrums
Mark Laska was tired of the winter doldrums and he looked to his rustic Italian restaurant for the cure.
The owner of one of Central Whidbey’s newest restaurants is hosting a month-long celebration.
It’s Carnevale time at Ciao and the restaurant, which opened last May, is providing specialty dishes and live music to mark the celebration.
Oak Harbor Police Department | Island Scanner
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Oak Harbor child killer’s conviction stands in landmark case
Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks has had yet another success in defending a groundbreaking conviction of an Oak Harbor child murderer.
The Washington State Court of Appeals sided with the prosecutor in a decision filed this week on a personal restraint petition filed by attorneys representing former Oak Harbor resident James Alexander.
Seniors help lead Wildcats to win in finale | Girls basketball
A rugged season ended on a positive note for the Oak Harbor High School girls basketball team as it dumped visiting Marysville Getchell 45-33 in the Wildcats' season finale Thursday, Feb. 2.
Kaida's competition to be televised
Coupeville's award-winning Shiba, Kaidu, and her handler John Schisel will appear on television Saturday, Feb. 4, at noon on ABC.
Engle to play for Montana Western
Coupeville standout Dalton Engle will take his football talents to the University of Montana Western next year.
Wildcats zap Chargers | Boys basketball
After a sluggish start, the Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team ramped up its defense and dominated the boards in a 68-37 rout at Marysville Getchell in the regular season finale Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Bone costs top $1 million for Oak Harbor
The cost of finding Native American remains on S.E. Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor has surpassed the $1 million mark.
At a special meeting last week, the city council authorized up to $150,000 in additional expenses for the project contractor, Strider Construction. It also approved a contract increase of $175,000 for the city’s hired archeological firm, SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Miller signs with Central
Oak Harbor's record-breaking running back Josiah Miller signed a letter of intent this week to play football at Central Washington University.
1 good half not enough; Wildcats lose | Girls basketball
The Oak Harbor High School girls basketball team had its bright spots at Glacier Peak Tuesday, Jan. 31, but the Grizzlies had more on the way to a 72-36 win.
