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Bowman Bay diver found
The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office has recovered the body of a 67-year-old Bellevue man who went missing after…
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Suicides at bridge renew interest in nets
Recent deaths at the Deception Pass Bridge have renewed calls for barriers to prevent more suicides.
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Lost crab pots likely taken by the sea, says WDFW officer
The Fish and Wildlife Department has removed more than 250 crab pots from marine areas 8-1 and 8-2.
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As COVID rules ease, local events calendar gets longer
Oak Harbor residents and visitors have a lot to look forward to in the next few weeks.
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Campaign signs create stir during Oak Harbor 4th of July parade
Joel Servatius resolved a conflict of interest by paying the Fourth of July parade entrance free.
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So long, s’mores: No campfires allowed in a stricter burn ban
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including recreational fires and fireworks.
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Coupeville man airlifted after three-car accident
One person was airlifted to Providence Regional Medical Center and two others were taken to a local hospital…
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Tool company eyes former Office Max
Harbor Freight Tools has leveled its eye on the former Office Max building in Oak Harbor.
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Decades of fair memories saved by South Whidbey Historical Society
Thousands of pages digitized and free to view online
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Summer sailboat racing returns to cove
Mainsails and spinnakers from about 20 boats will dot the water in Penn Cove from Friday to Sunday.
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Weather may be warm, but Puget Sound waters still shockingly cold
Any water temperature below 70 degrees should be treated with caution.
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Woman eluding police drives over officer’s foot
Claudia Fontenette was charged with vehicular assault and attempting to elude police.
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Suva returns to the water after undergoing repairs
The 95-year-old wooden sailboat spent the last month in dry dock to replace its horn timber.