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Bear Mace involved in alleged assault

An Oak Harbor woman is accused of a felony for spraying her ex-boyfriend with “bear Mace.”

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jan David De Luna Mercado
An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron 135, lands at Misawa Air Base.

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Aircrew safely eject before Growler crash, recovery efforts continue

VAQ-135, the “Black Ravens,” is an expeditionary squadron that is based at NAS Whidbey

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Island County, Oak Harbor spar over growth planning at rare meeting

A showdown between county and city leaders had moments of drama but resulted in a general agreement.

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Aggressive inmate sent to state hospital

An inmate who assaulted staff and refused to go to court will undergo a competency evaluation.

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Oak Harbor Police use drone to search home

Officers used a drone to find a suspected home intruder, but the burglar was hiding in a crawl…

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Long lines at Rite Aid lead to complaints

Long lines at South Whidbey’s only pharmacy have raised concerns in the aging community.

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North Whidbey man charged with felony over refusal to wear mask in Elections Office

The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party is now facing a felony charge.

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Truck theft leads to alleged assault

Two men are facing separate felony charges in Island County Superior Court.

Morris

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Island County Public Health director rehired

After five months away, Shawn Morris is returning to head the department.

Alvin Kent

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Pedestrian killed trying to cross highway

The man was identified as 74-year-old old Alvin Kent, an unhoused man living on Whidbey.

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Threats to Whidbey Telecom lead to felony charge

The man got upset that he got home late from the hospital and missed an appointment

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Oak Harbor boy accused of making school threat

A student at North Whidbey Middle School allegedly said he wants to shoot up the school.

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Driver wanted after car chases

An Oak Harbor man with a habit of eluding police is wanted on two different $25,000 arrest warrants.