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Violence imperils Oak Harbor nightclub’s license

The Oak Harbor City Council is holding a special meeting next week on one issue: the possible revocation…

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Oak Harbor bar brawler pleads guilty to assault

A 23-year-old Oak Harbor man who assaulted three people in a bar, one seriously, was recently sent to…

Kathy Reed

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Reed takes helm at Oak Harbor chamber

Sound Publishing’s loss will be Oak Harbor’s gain. Kathy Reed, editor of the Whidbey Crosswind, was chosen as…

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Oak Harbor man charged in dog abandonment case

A 20-year-old Oak Harbor man accused of abandoning his dogs in a state park, leading to the park’s…

Oak Harbor City Councilman Rick Almberg questions the city attorney about gun laws during the Tuesday night council meeting. He later walked out after his motion to ask armed citizens to check their weapons in council chambers failed to pass.

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Oak Harbor gun debate heats up with walk out

No guns were drawn or even visible, but a councilman’s confrontation with an armed audience member ended dramatically…

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Oak Harbor renews development position

Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley appointed a planner to be the city’s part-time economic development coordinator, a position…

Accused murderer Peggy Sue Thomas appears in court Friday for a hearing to determine whether her alleged accomplice will testify at her Jan. 29 trial.

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Former lovers reunite at hearing for Whidbey murder trial

During a hearing Friday, two suspected murderers and former lovers came face to face in court for the…

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‘Cup o’ Joe’ aided in Oak Harbor prowler captures

A detective’s decision to buy a cheap cup of coffee led to the apprehension of two men suspected…

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Oak Harbor mayor wants to look at other firms for design of treatment plant

The Oak Harbor City Council will decide next Tuesday whether or not to continue working with an engineering…

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Oak Harbor fast food employee accused of burglary and arson charged

A Burger King employee accused of breaking into the restaurant after hours, stealing money from the safe and…

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Oak Harbor settles hostile work environment claim

Oak Harbor’s insurance provider has settled a claim for damages with the former city engineer who asserted the…

Larry Eaton

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Oak Harbor to explore chicken regulations

Oak Harbor leaders are contemplating changing city code to allow backyard chickens after a former councilman’s fowl purchase…

Robert “Al” Baker is being held in Island County jail on suspicion of killing his wife

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Freeland pizza man accused of murder explores insanity defense

The attorney representing accused murderer Robert “Al” Baker is exploring a defense of insanity or diminished capacity, court…