A confrontation between Oak Harbor police and a man who was acting erratically turned violent when officers tried to restrain him in a parking lot… Continue reading
A mental health counselor in Oak Harbor has been charged with unprofessional conduct, according to a notice from the state Department of Health. Todd Webb… Continue reading
Tuesday, May 19 At 5:46 p.m., a caller reported that a Greenbank girl claimed her father keeps her locked in her room all day. At… Continue reading
The Fleet Reserve Building in Oak Harbor was damaged in a mid-morning fire Sunday, the Oak Harbor Fire Department reported. Fire Chief Ray Merrill said… Continue reading
A 38-year-old Oak Harbor man is being held in jail after he was accused of sending child pornography over an online messaging application Kik, according… Continue reading
An Anacortes resident is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a gathering on North Whidbey following a funeral in January, according to court… Continue reading
Thursday, May 14 At 5:26 a.m., a Main Street resident reported seeing a suspicious “low riding” Winnebago. At 9:16 a.m., a caller reported that someone… Continue reading
Island County residents have taken the response to the pandemic seriously. That shouldn’t end now that things are gradually changing and the local economy reopening.… Continue reading
A man broke into Burger King in Oak Harbor overnight and cooked himself some food with his shirt off and wearing just one shoe on… Continue reading
The news about COVID-19 in Island County is remarkably good, but public health officials urge continued vigilance. Public Health Director Keith Higman said the county… Continue reading
About 30 employees of Island County government are victims of a complex Nigerian scheme to steal unemployment benefits. Melanie Bacon, human resources director, said the… Continue reading
The biggest challenge Island County Superior Court will face after emergency orders come to an end is holding jury trials that are safe in a… Continue reading
The boat launch at Mutiny Bay will remain closed due to sand obstructing access until Island County officials can work out a deal with neighbors,… Continue reading
Restaurants can serve people at tables inside, stylists can start cutting hair, groomers can groom dogs and retail businesses can open their doors. All of… Continue reading
There was no body, no kilos of China white and no soggy cash inside a Ford Taurus that was raised from the depths of a… Continue reading
The CEO of WhidbeyHealth will continue to steer the hospital district through the pandemic crisis for another year. During a meeting last week, members of… Continue reading
Island County commissioners asked Gov. Jay Inslee for special permission to allow some small businesses to get back to work immediately instead of waiting for… Continue reading
A 36-year-old Greenbank man is in jail after he was allegedly caught raping an unconscious woman at his home April 26, according to court documents.… Continue reading
A 39-year-old Oak Harbor woman is accused of hitting a sleeping man on the head with a beer bottle, according to court documents. Alexandra Culdice… Continue reading
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center officials have a timeline for reopening services, clinics and even its cafe as the community gradually recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.… Continue reading
