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Glove-sniffing driver reported | Island Scanner

Thursday, Oct. 14

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Judge hears final words in Growler lawsuit

A federal judge grilled lawyers for the Navy, the state and an advocacy group during a hearing.

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Survey of city staff reveals the depth of morale issues

Some Oak Harbor employees said the work environment was toxic or described a culture of fear.

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Kids harass budding musician | Island Scanner

Monday, Oct. 11

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Man accused of stalking, burglary, computer trespass

An Oak Harbor man is accused of entering his estranged wife’s home without permission.

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Pedestrian injured in car accident

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near Freeland Oct. 23, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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County plans housing in Oak Harbor

Island County officials are looking for someone to build an affordable housing project.

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Group may convert hotel to housing

Island County commissioners approved a $70,000 grant to the Low Income Housing Institute.

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Phony money left in church collection box | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Sept. 29

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Man accused of assaulting woman, stealing phone, calling to threaten her

A Langley man is being held in jail on a $25,000 bail bond and facing a long list…

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Mayor defends city administrator against vote of no confidence

Severns responded point by point to the council’s lengthy motion of no confidence in Blaine Oborn.

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In Our Opinion: Hoffmire, Mischo, Stucky are right for council

Election season has exposed a rift between Oak Harbor City Council and the city administration that is deep…

Vasquez speaks via Zoom during his clemency hearing.

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Commutation reduces sentence in 1998 crime spree

Rogelio Vasquez’s extraordinary redemption story culminated when the governor signed a commutation.