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Editorial: Government functions better when you provide the facts

What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.

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Coalition eyes former church near Coupeville for new shelter

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is looking into the possibility of turning a building in Central Whidbey into an…

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Exonerated by selfie in Texas case, man accused of sharing child porn

A man who made international news when a selfie exonerated him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and carving an…

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Suit accuses Oak Harbor mayor, city administrator of unethical conduct

The public works director and a former city engineer have filed a lawsuit against city leaders.

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Oak Harbor Police investigating faux bomb

Police are investigating the faux bomb as a criminal case.

Couple on the run as boat floats away

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Couple on the run as boat floats away

The boat was left floating in Penn Cove, but ran aground last week.

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Van fire damages nearby car, apartments

The van fire is considered suspicious, police say.

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Man unsuccessful in bid to withdraw his guilty plea

The man was sentenced to prison for witness tampering.

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Streaker on the golf course | Island Scanner

Blotter for Sept. 1 - 7.

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County awards Oak Harbor grant to purchase boatyard

The city will purchase Mariners Haven, which is right next to the Oak Harbor Marina.

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Don’t increase sewage plant costs with a bum deal

The sewage treatment plant in Oak Harbor continues to send money down the drain.

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League plans virtual candidate forums in October

Voters will have multiple opportunities to listen to local candidates in October.

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Island County on probation for flood insurance

FEMA’s decision will result in a $50 surcharge on insurance premiums.