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Planners propose change to oak tree protection code
Planners have proposed a change to Oak Harbor’s oak protection ordinance in an attempt to save a tree…
News
Filing weeks kicks off with entries for council, school board
There were a couple of surprises on the first day of candidate filings on Whidbey Island.
News
Police find Oak Harbor stabbing is possibly self-inflicted
Investigators are continuing to look into an unusual incident Monday night that may have involved a self-inflicted stabbing,…
Opinion
Editorial: WhidbeyHealth CEO’s goals should be clear
WhidbeyHealth’s hospital board handed hospital CEO Geri Forbes a $70,000 bonus, which is on top of her regular…
News
Candidate filing week starts Monday
Island County residents considering a run for elected office need to make a decision pretty quickly.
News
Deputy’s guild lawsuit against county finally going to trial
After five years, a lawsuit between Island County and the Island County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild is going to…
News
Navy releases OLF water test results, sets meetings
The Navy is holding another round of public meetings to discuss results of on-base water testing at Outlying…
News
Unlawful showering could land Oak Harbor man in prison
A homeless man in Oak Harbor could face a prison sentence for taking a shower in the wrong…
News
Oak Harbor man accused of sexting with minor
A U.S. marshal, an FBI agent, a state Department of Corrections officer and a detective with the Oak…
News
Volunteers sought for Navy environmental board
Environmental issues are a hot topic surrounding Naval Air Station Whidbey Island these days.
News
No fear: Climbers inspect the bridge up close
State Department of Transportation employees who visited Deception Pass Bridge this week have a very specific set of…
News
Prosecutor observes terrorist hearing at Gitmo
From behind triple-pane glass at the back of an enormous courtroom, Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks watched the…