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Fall claimed bicyclist’s life, coroner rules
The Island County coroner has ruled that a 78-year-old Oak Harbor man who was found on the side…
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Island County creates job in 2-1 decision
Island County commissioners are hiring a new administrator to oversee three small departments which will be stuck together…
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Former Oak Harbor man wanted on escape from custody charge
A 44-year-old former Oak Harbor resident with a lengthy criminal history is wanted on a no-bail warrant for…
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Burglars portray magazine salesmen in Oak Harbor
The Oak Harbor Police Department emailed a “community alert” this week cautioning residents about giving financial information to…
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Island County commissioners lose battle for Navy lobbying trip
Members of a task force dedicated to protecting Whidbey Island Naval Air Station have uninvited two Island County…
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Emerson doesn’t swallow pill take-back program
Island County commissioners sided with 27 county sheriffs in the state, including Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, in…
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Island dogs, cats offered an altered reality Tuesday
The simple, sad fact is that there’s too many unwanted dogs and cats on Whidbey Island. While Whidbey…
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Whidbey’s ‘Little Bit’ rescued, needs home
A 20-year-old horse that’s suffered through hardship and adversity needs a new home to live out the rest…
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Oak Harbor politicians claim double “Schrammie” honors
Tonight the second Oak Harbor politician this month will receive a Schrammie, a dubious award presented with thick…
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Stressed Afghan veteran gets two weeks for gun incident last fall
A 25-year-old Navy man who got into an armed standoff with deputies last fall was recently sentenced to…
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Island County commissioners retreat, go different directions
Island County commissioners were unable to find much in the way of common ground during a four-hour retreat…
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UPDATE: Tip leads to capture of suspect in Oak Harbor drive-by shooting incident
On Thursday, a tipster helped police catch a suspect in an Oak Harbor drive-by shooting. Christopher Williams, also…
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Assessor’s file cleared, legal move against Island County dropped
Island County Assessor Mary Engle dropped legal action against the county last month after an offending disciplinary letter…