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The remains of a house were still smoking the day after an explosion and fire destroyed the structure and killed a man.

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Man killed in North Whidbey explosion was building ‘explosive devices’ for fireworks show

Mark Fakkema’s body was found in a shop next to his parents’ burned-down house on Strawberry Point Rd.

Photo by Cherie Tober A Whidbey Island home caught fire after an explosion.

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One missing, two injured after explosion on North Whidbey

The cause of the explosion is unknown. An investigation is ongoing.

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Burn ban declared in Island County

The beginning of the annual burn ban in Island County means that summer is officially here.

Chipotle

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Chipotle may be coming to Oak Harbor.

Another national chain restaurant might be moving into the south end of Oak Harbor.

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After 6 years, still no trial in vehicular homicide

Six years after a fatal two-car collision on North Whidbey, the accused driver hasn’t gone to trial

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Man charged with stealing COVID rental assistance funds

Ten of the applications were fraudulent, but nearly $40,000 was paid out to three applications.

Wright

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Oak Harbor mayor holds barbecue to talk about the marina

Wright is hosting a unique forum and barbecue at 4-7 p.m., on June 20 at Catalina Park.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Large trees had to be cut down on Front Street in Coupeville after midden was found during a boardwalk project.

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Indigenous ‘midden’ found during Coupeville project

Unearthing of disturbed midden on the Front Street bluff led to the removal of large trees.

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Oak Harbor man accused of domestic violence, vomiting on officer

The officer noted that the victim appeared to have a broken nose and possibly a broken jaw.

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Man accused of home invasion while Clinton residents were asleep

The suspect left after the homeowner pointed a handgun and Mattson saw the laser dot on his body,

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County clarifies use of county affordable housing tax

Commissioners stressed that the amendment doesn’t create any new taxes.

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Oak Harbor’s task force on homelessness to offer updates

The meeting of the Pathways to Stability Task Force will be at 6 p.m. at the Oak Harbor…

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‘Bearcat’ bite at North Whidbey sanctuary spawns lawsuit

Binturong “look more like gigantic dust mops and smell like a freshly made batch of popcorn.”