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Leaders ask for extension of EIS comment period

A congressman and Washington state’s two senators have joined calls for the Navy to give people more time…

Oak Harbor police captain retires, claims mayor forced her out

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Oak Harbor police captain retires, claims mayor forced her out

The 20-year career of an Oak Harbor police officer known for putting away rapists and child abusers ended…

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Clinton man accused of cruelty to deer

A Clinton man is facing felony charges for allegedly shooting a deer with a pellet gun and breaking…

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New 564 area code is coming to Whidbey and rest of region

Whidbey residents may see phone-related changes in the new year.

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Oak Harbor man drowns Saturday after falling from kayak

A 58-year-old Oak Harbor man died Saturday, Dec. 31 after he fell out of his kayak into the…

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Suspect in Mount Vernon officer shooting held in Island County jail

The man accused of shooting a Mount Vernon police officer last month is being held in Island County…

Officer seeks owner of homeless pigs

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Officer seeks owner of homeless pigs

Island County’s animal control officer found the owner of a couple of porkers that were at large in…

Cascade Mall shooter charged with five counts of aggravated murder

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Cascade Mall shooter charged with five counts of aggravated murder

Oak Harbor resident and accused Cascade Mall shooter Arcan Cetin was charged today.

2016 in review: The good, the bad and the weird

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2016 in review: The good, the bad and the weird

From scary clowns to a giant weiner on wheels, 2016 saw its share of weirdness.

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State Supreme Court didn’t follow a cardinal principle of jurisprudence

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New 564 area code is coming to Whidbey and rest of region

Whidbey residents may see phone-related changes in the new year.

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Coupeville man nearly shot in ‘chilling’ incident

A Coupeville man brandishing a gun was “a hair’s breadth away” from being shot by a deputy during…

Hay needed to feed horse rescued from abuse

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Hay needed to feed horse rescued from abuse

Big Boy doesn’t mind wearing a Santa hat, but this season he needs a few of Santa’s helpers.