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Arts Commission proposes ‘Kraken’ sculpture for downtown Oak Harbor
A noted Oregon artist will be releasing the Kraken in downtown Oak Harbor, possibly by the end of…
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Oak Harbor man accused of filing fake divorce papers
A Navy man is facing a felony charge for allegedly trying to file fraudulent divorce paperwork in Island…
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Moratorium on executions reopens wounds for mother of serial killer’s victim
If Shawn Johnson were alive today, she would be looking forward to the birth of her twin granddaughters…
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Coroner says inmate died from cirrhosis
A longtime Whidbey Island resident fell sick at the Island County jail and died at the hospital Sunday,…
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Bodily fluids in patrol car leads to felony charge for Coupeville man
Mucking up the back of a patrol car with urine, spit and blood led to a felony charge…
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Oak Harbor man accused of assaulting deputy with handcuffs
A 36-year-old Oak Harbor man accused of grabbing a pair of handcuffs and using it as a weapon…
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South Whidbey veterans center hosts event, Saturday, Feb. 15
The Veterans Resource Center’s grand reopening Saturday will mark an expansion in resources for the Island’s military service…
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Polygraph test picks up on child porn
A man applying to be a reserve police officer in Langley allegedly lied on a polygraph exam and…
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Oak Harbor raises storm drainage rates to cover bones mishap
Oak Harbor ratepayers will start paying more for one utility to cover a portion of the cost of…
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Oak Harbor adopts a marijuana ordinance
A 78-year-old councilman known for having conservative views was the only elected official to object to Oak Harbor’s…
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Coupeville deputy marshal arrested and held on $30,000 bail
A deputy with the Coupeville Marshal’s Office was arrested Friday in connection with a 2007 incident in which…
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Man jailed for choking girlfriend, throwing kitten
A 35-year-old Oak Harbor man is facing charges after allegedly choking a woman and throwing her kitten across…
Business
Oak Harbor Kmart closing doors in late April
Oak Harbor’s Kmart is closing its doors for good in late April, according to a company spokesman. Howard…