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City Administrator Larry Cort speaks at a council meeting. He is recovering from brain surgery.

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Oak Harbor City Administrator Larry Cort undergoes brain surgery

There are two things Oak Harbor City Administrator Larry Cort’s friends, colleagues and admirers need to know.

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Montana charges against Oak Harbor woman dropped

Prosecutors in Montana have dropped felony charges against an Oak Harbor woman who was suspected of trying to…

Deputy Darren Crownover

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Island County deputies sign off on union contract

After six long years, deputies with the Island County Sheriff’s Office are finally working under a union contract.

Oak Harbor resident Nicholas Wiggins appears in Island County Superior Court Monday with attorney Steve McKay. Wiggins

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No bullet located to verify report of gunshot in Oak Harbor incident Saturday

Oak Harbor police aren’t certain if a road-rage suspect took a shot at an officer who was pursuing…

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Island Transit selects interim director, one with his own controversial past

Mired in financial problems and on the heels of a scathing state audit, Island Transit officials are looking…

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Whidbey Island Marathon funding do-over stumbles

Though the City of Oak Harbor owns the Whidbey Island Marathon, the event may not receive any of…

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Hannold still leads Island County commissioner race after count

With another ballot count this week, Island County commissioner candidate Rick Hannold slightly increased his narrow lead.

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County commissioners race appears headed for recount

A last-minute count of ballots from Camano Island may not be enough for commissioner candidate Karla Jacks.

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Two Oak Harbor city employees injured in crash

Two employees with Oak Harbor Public Works were injured in a car accident Monday.

Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Christine Cribb

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Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce wins big in bid for tourism funds

Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley asked a volunteer board to meet again and reconsider its decision to not…

Larry Byars speaks with his attorney

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Man facing prison time for burglary on North Whidbey

A man who attacked and choked a woman after she gave him a ride to Whidbey Island is…

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2014 Oak Harbor Veterans Day Parade | Slideshow

Men shaking hands. Old and young. “Thank you for your service,” and a nod.

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Mayor’s budget goes after Oak Harbor City Council benefits

It’s budget season and Oak Harbor government officials are rehashing old disagreements over tax and spending issues.