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    Articles by Jessie Stensland
    Camano Island landlord convicted of theft of family’s belongings on
    Camano Island landlord convicted of theft of family’s...
    By Jessie Stensland • May 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Nancy Griffin could face from 15 to 20 months in prison. The sentencing hearing is set for June 9.

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    plate
    New specialty license plate to support Whidbey history
    By Jessie Stensland • May 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Maritime Northwest will support two Coupeville nonprofit organizations.

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    City of Oak Harbor photo
An image from a drone shows the marina at low tide. A proposed B&O tax would fund dredging.
    Oak Harbor Council tables B&O tax that’s meant...
    By Jessie Stensland • May 23, 2025 1:30 am

    The proposed tax would affect only 26 businesses, or the top 1% of businesses by earnings.

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    Tobey the steer
    Wayward steer wanders Whidbey woods
    By Jessie Stensland • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The big, white bovine has been living among the trees in Trillium Woods for more than a week.

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    File photo
    Whidbey holds Memorial Day events
    By Jessie Stensland • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Several events are happening across the island.

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    Man charged in knee stabbing, gun wielding
    Man charged in knee stabbing, gun wielding
    By Jessie Stensland • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Prosecutors charged Herman R. Schoonover in Island County Superior Court May 12.

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    DNA ties man to Whidbey burglary
    DNA ties man to Whidbey burglary
    By Jessie Stensland • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Prosecutors charged 32-year-old Robert N. Larson in Island County Superior Court May 19.

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    Photo by David Welton
A fairy catches a bubble during the Ren Faire last year.
    Hark! Whidbey Ren Faire draws near
    By Jessie Stensland • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The medieval fantasy festival is May 24-25 at the “fair village of Mysthaven.”

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    Saddler
    Oak Harbor murder suspect gets new attorney
    By Jessie Stensland • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The appointment likely means that the trial date for Phadell D. Saddler will be delayed again.

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    Nichols Bros. asks governor to split ferry contract
    Nichols Bros. asks governor to split ferry contract
    By Jessie Stensland • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    CEO Gavin Higgins sent a letter urging that the companies each build two of the ferries.

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    Photo by Ron Newberry
A butterfly alights on a rhododendron blossom in Meerkerk Gardens.
    Meerkerk Gardens offers bountiful color and wildlife
    By Jessie Stensland • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The peak rhodie blossoming season runs from late March to early June.

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    (Photo courtesy of city of Oak Harbor)
A concept rendering for “Waterfront West” shows a viewpoint from Windjammer Park looking north over the current mostly empty asphalt parking lots in the 200 block of Southeat Pioneer Way, a couple blocks east of Highway 20.
    Oak Harbor waterfront redevelopment meeting set for May...
    By Jessie Stensland • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

    The community will get a peek at potential ideas during a virtual meeting set for Thursday, May 15.

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    Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal
    Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal
    By Jessie Stensland • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Tiffany A. Cleaver appeared in Island County Superior Court May 9.

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