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Clinton man accused of pointing gun at deputy

A naked and intoxicated man pointed a gun at a deputy and made threatening statements in Clinton.

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Auditor issues findings against North Whidbey fire district

The reports were released this week but cover the period of Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2021.

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Man accused of stealing van with dog inside

Prosecutors charged 35-year-old Louis S. Scarpino in Island County Superior Court Aug. 1.

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Woman charged with theft of store scanner

Sandi M. Lance, 37, appeared in Island County Superior Court July 28.

Left to right: Steve Schwalbe (Rotary member), Brian Jones (Rotary member), Jason Tritt (owner of Flyer's), Councilman Jim Woessner, Councilman Eric Marshall. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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Site set for new Oak Harbor windmill

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor received permission to build a new windmill in Windjammer Park.

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Island County Elections Office sets special candidate filing period

Central Whidbey residents have a chance to get their names on the general election ballot.

An emaciated horse in need of care. (Photo provided by Island County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

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Island County prosecutors file motion of forfeiture in animal cruelty case

The critters that have been seized from a Hastie Lake Road farm may be available for adoption.

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Primary points to lively mayor race ahead

Primary election results suggest a hotly contested campaign season lies ahead for Oak Harbor.

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Man reportedly wigged out | Island Scanner

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Tokitae leaps in the small pool she has lived in for decades. (Photo by Rachael Anderson)

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Orca capture commemoration set for Aug. 6

This year’s ceremony in memory of the 1970 orca roundup in Penn Cove has a special significance.

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City officials are considering ideas for improving Windjammer Park.

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Oak Harbor officials try to prioritize park upgrades

City officials have $1.3 million to spend on Windjammer Park and ideas from the public and staff.

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Oak Harbor child molester sentenced to prison

Brian K. Reed pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court June 9 to child molestation.

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Wright, Hoffmire dominate mayoral race in primary election

Two of the four candidates for Oak Harbor mayor dominated the primary election Tuesday, but it appears that…