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Parks commission lets stand decision barring clandestine Navy training

A judge’s ruling that bars the Navy from using Puget Sound parks for clandestine training will stand.

Helen Chatfield-Weeks formed a jig in the middle of an Oak Harbor restaurant after being named grand marshal of the Holland Happening parade. (File photo)

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Chatfield-Weeks remembered as an energetic force for good

Oak Harbor’s official cheerleader will cheer no more.

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Larsen wants to see plans for Growler force structure

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants the Department of Defense to explain its plans for the EA-18G Growlers.

Dinsmoor

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Bail reduced to $150K for man accused of hate crime

Attorney for the Oak Harbor man accused of a hate crime claimed that the case was “political.”

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Teddy bear trap detected | Island Scanner

Thursday, May 26

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Former attorney general endorses Rick Hannold

The state’s former attorney general recently endorsed Rick Hannold for Island County commissioner.

Nancy Fey

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Hospital board to replace Nancy Fey

WhidbeyHealth’s board of commissioners will be searching for a candidate to fill an upcoming vacancy.

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Three-decade-old flower pot assault reported | Island Scanner

Wednesday, May 18

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Officers arrested Tyler Dinsmoor at his home Friday morning.

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Oak Harbor man with history of homophobic posts arrested on $1 million bail for alleged hate crime

Officers from seven law enforcement agencies, responders from two federal agencies, multiple armored vehicles, a negotiating team and…

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Man with BB gun near school bus raises alarms

Some parents are concerned that the district didn’t communicate more widely with families.

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Man accused of escaping from home monitoring

Judge Christon Skinner issued a $25,000 warrant for the arrest of 37-year-old Matthew A. Richards.

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Oak Harbor farmland at center of controversy

Whidbey leaders are in the unusual position of opposing a nonprofit’s application for state funding.

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Home Depot target of discrimination lawsuit

A former employee at The Home Depot in Oak Harbor filed a lawsuit against the company.