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Bail revoked for man over shotgun incident

An Oak Harbor man allegedly fired a shotgun during an argument, according to court documents.

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Mack quits city council

Oak Harbor Councilmember Jeff Mack announced his resignation last week.

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Cops recover suspected burglary loot from stolen truck

Oak Harbor police officers arrested two people in a stolen truck Dec. 27.

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Judge orders man to surrender firearms

Judge Christon Skinner authorized a temporary extreme risk protection order for Rama D. Keating.

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County commissioner race heats up early

Two Republican candidates announced that they intend to run against Commissioner Janet St. Clair.

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An EA-18G Growler practices touch-and-go maneuvers at the Navy’s Outlying Field Coupeville.

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Growler noise study supports computer modeling

A $1.9 million study of aircraft noise at two Navy bases is unlikely to satisfy critics.

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Splash park water cost alarms council member

The water bill for the Windjammer Park splash park, Shipwreck Shores, totals $100,000 a year.

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Look out for plaque scams

A company has been contacting Whidbey businesses to sell overpriced “Best of Whidbey” merchandise.

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Council suggests U-Haul pay portion of road cost

It appears that Oak Harbor will likely build an access road for a U-Haul facility next year.

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County commissioners eye housing sales tax

A one-tenth of 1% sales tax would raise about $1.2 million a year for county affordable housing.

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Magistrate’s report on lawsuit critical of Navy’s Growler environmental impact study | Updated

A federal magistrate judge ruled in favor of the state Attorney General’s Office and a Whidbey anti-noise group…

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New district maps keep things competitive

Whidbey Island will remain in the state’s most politically competitive legislative district.

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County names new public works director

A former rocket scientist will be taking over Island County largest’s department.