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Dresker to retire as OHPD chief
The man who leads the long arm of the law in Oak Harbor is hanging up his hat.
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Oak Harbor man arrested after I-5 crash
An Oak Harbor man was arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault and DUI.
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Shimada enters race for county commissioner
A South Whidbey native who manages Ebey’s National Historical Reserve entered the commissioner race.
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Suspected child molester on the lam in Guatemala
A former Oak Harbor man may be living in Guatemala to avoid child molestation charges.
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Election spells change for hospital board
The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District will soon have two new members of its elected board.
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Wright wins Oak Harbor mayor race
Of the many local races on the ballot, the contest for Oak Harbor mayor drew the greatest interest.
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Study finds household bills are high in county
Average Island County residents have among the highest household bills in the state.
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Wright ahead in Oak Harbor mayor race
Council, school board, hospital board and port seats were also on ballots
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In Our Opinion: There is no conspiracy behind endorsements, letters
As happens each election season, we receive a lot of comments about our opinion page. People often have…
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Rose challenges ex-husband for hospital seat
An incumbent member of the board for the Whidbey Island Hospital District is facing his ex-wife.
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Halloween vandals wreak havoc
Vandals caused thousands of dollars worth of damage in an Oak Harbor neighborhood.
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Ranger sues after being fired for COVID-19 vaccination refusal
An ex Deception Pass State Park ranger is suing the state for firing him after refusing the vaccine.