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County awards Oak Harbor grant to purchase boatyard

The city will purchase Mariners Haven, which is right next to the Oak Harbor Marina.

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Don’t increase sewage plant costs with a bum deal

The sewage treatment plant in Oak Harbor continues to send money down the drain.

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League plans virtual candidate forums in October

Voters will have multiple opportunities to listen to local candidates in October.

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Island County on probation for flood insurance

FEMA’s decision will result in a $50 surcharge on insurance premiums.

Opinion

Editor’s column: Lost and nauseated in a land of bad ideas

It’s been a year of bad ideas.

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Woman accused of running over her friend with Jeep

Woman accused of driving over friend in Oak Harbor parking lot

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Man with criminal history accused of threat, assault

The man is facing charges for threatening a post office employee, and spitting in an officer’s face.

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A ‘very cantankerous’ woman | Island Scanner

Blotter for Aug. 15 - Sept. 1

Opinion

Editorial: Vote as usual; don’t be confused by U.S. Postal Service mailer

Island County ballots will be in the mail Oct. 14.

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WEAN wins appeal of toad rules

It’s the second court victory this year for the Whidbey Environmental Action Network.

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Shooter targets house in Oak Harbor

A shooting left holes in the side of a house but no one was hurt.

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Ex-Navy man suing county, deputies

The man is suing for $20 million in damages because of a police-involved shooting three years ago.

Opinion

Editor’s column | Nonplussed motto of the newsroom: ‘It’s always something’

This is the year that keeps on giving