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Man killed in North Whidbey explosion was building ‘explosive devices’ for fireworks show
Mark Fakkema’s body was found in a shop next to his parents’ burned-down house on Strawberry Point Rd.
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One missing, two injured after explosion on North Whidbey
The cause of the explosion is unknown. An investigation is ongoing.
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Burn ban declared in Island County
The beginning of the annual burn ban in Island County means that summer is officially here.
Business
Chipotle may be coming to Oak Harbor.
Another national chain restaurant might be moving into the south end of Oak Harbor.
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After 6 years, still no trial in vehicular homicide
Six years after a fatal two-car collision on North Whidbey, the accused driver hasn’t gone to trial
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Man charged with stealing COVID rental assistance funds
Ten of the applications were fraudulent, but nearly $40,000 was paid out to three applications.
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Oak Harbor mayor holds barbecue to talk about the marina
Wright is hosting a unique forum and barbecue at 4-7 p.m., on June 20 at Catalina Park.
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Indigenous ‘midden’ found during Coupeville project
Unearthing of disturbed midden on the Front Street bluff led to the removal of large trees.
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Oak Harbor man accused of domestic violence, vomiting on officer
The officer noted that the victim appeared to have a broken nose and possibly a broken jaw.
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Man accused of home invasion while Clinton residents were asleep
The suspect left after the homeowner pointed a handgun and Mattson saw the laser dot on his body,
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County clarifies use of county affordable housing tax
Commissioners stressed that the amendment doesn’t create any new taxes.
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Oak Harbor’s task force on homelessness to offer updates
The meeting of the Pathways to Stability Task Force will be at 6 p.m. at the Oak Harbor…
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‘Bearcat’ bite at North Whidbey sanctuary spawns lawsuit
Binturong “look more like gigantic dust mops and smell like a freshly made batch of popcorn.”