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Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times. Lynn Hyde stands inside the Haller House, a historic home that her nonprofit group recently purchased in order to preserve it.

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Group inks deal for one of state’s oldest homes

Nonprofit buys historic Haller House

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Chimney has bullet holes | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

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Finalists named for Island Transit director position

Island Transit board members have chosen four finalists to be the next executive director for the agency.

City may shut down jail

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City may shut down jail

Oak Harbor officials may lock up the city jail and throw away the key, metaphorically speaking.

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Woman charged with hitting OH police officer with her car

An Oak Harbor police officer suffered minor injuries when a driver struck him with a car while fleeing…

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Larsen asks Navy to reduce planned Coupeville flights

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants the Navy to rethink a proposed fourfold increase in the number of EA-18G…

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Navy seeking public comments on EA-18G Growler impact on historic properties

The Navy is asking for public comment on a draft “memorandum of agreement” regarding EA-18G Growler aircraft and…

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Department insiders vying to be sheriff

Felici, Campbell outline differing priorities for job

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Uninvited guest: Boy accused of burning hole in door of rental

A 17-year-old Mukilteo boy is accused of staying at a rental house in Clinton without permission and burning…

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Prints lead to burglary suspect

Fingerprints led police to a suspect in the burglary of a South Whidbey home, according to court documents.

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Woman, 42, accused of siphoning water funds

The former secretary/treasurer of a North Whidbey community association is accused of stealing more than $40,000, court records…

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City contracts with chamber to market Windjammer Park

The Oak Harbor City Council wants residents to understand and approve of the ongoing project to redevelop the…

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Democrat challenges self-described ‘bipartisan’

When it comes to campaigning, state Rep. Norma Smith and her challenger have very different styles.