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City asks for reduced water use
Oak Harbor is asking residents to conserve water because the Skagit River is running a little low, the…
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Whidbey a great place to mark World UFO Day
Whidbey Island is a good place to celebrate the Fourth of July, but a great place to take…
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Investigations conclude no evidence assault occurred
Police closed an investigation into allegations that “Hispanic men” assaulted a teenage girl on South Whidbey June 7…
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Woman eats Tide pod | Island Scanner
The following reports were made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
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Court reverses verdict in predator case over racist remark
A state Court of Appeals reversed a jury’s decision to keep a former Oak Harbor man civilly committed…
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After 30 years, Whidbey Coffee is strong as ever
Whidbey Coffee’s story began with chicken fajitas at a small community festival.
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Soak up the fun at launching of Shipwreck Shores
Windjammer Park’s grand reopening will make a splash
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Oak Harbor man found guilty again of indecent exposure
After his conviction was reversed on appeal, an Oak Harbor man was re-tried in Island County Superior Court…
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Deer stomps on foot | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:
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Operators working to de-stink dryer at sewage treatment plant
Oak Harbor’s new sewage treatment plant isn’t quite living up to the odor-free promise, but operators are hoping…
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Woman accused of hit-and-run, DUI, assaulting state trooper
A woman without a driver’s license drove drunk with dogs in her car on North Whidbey, struck a…
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Bail revoked for man who violated terms of his release
An Oak Harbor man accused of purposely crashing into a car with his kids inside recently had his…
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Axe-swinging suspect to get evaluation
An Oak Harbor man accused of threatening a store clerk with an axe was ordered to get a…