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Oak Harbor man charged with child molestation
An Oak Harbor man is accused of molesting a 14-year-old girl who was at his home visiting with…
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Chief: Oak Harbor needs new fire station
Since becoming chief of the Oak Harbor Fire Department, Ray Merrill has pushed to improve the city’s public…
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Judge suppresses deputy’s statements made in ruse
There’s nothing unusual about the police using a ruse against a criminal suspect. Such trickery can be “legal…
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Former Coupeville deputy’s statements inadmissable in court
There’s nothing unusual about the police using a ruse against a criminal suspect. Such trickery can be “legal…
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Oak Harbor boy rescued from Anacortes lake
A 13-year-old Oak Harbor boy was saved from drowning in an Anacortes lake Saturday. Capt. Lou D’Amelio with…
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Court limits number of dogs for North Whidbey breeder
A North Whidbey man accused of violating dog breeding laws will be limited in the number of adult…
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Former candidate for Oak Harbor City Council faces felony
A three-time Oak Harbor City Council candidate and a frequent council watcher is accused of stealing a 100-ounce…
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Detective with Island County Sheriff’s Office accused of assault
A detective with the Island County Sheriff’s Office was placed on administrative leave after being accused of assaulting…
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Island County officials sympathetic but powerless to stop marijuana manufacturer
A fence being raised around marijuana-related businesses may soon prevent people from accessing a popular North Whidbey charity…
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Kayakers perish off coastline
Two young Navy men drowned over the weekend in a kayaking accident in the waters off Central Whidbey,…
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Practice burn, fire calls keep Oak Harbor department on the run
Oak Harbor firefighters got a lot of hands-on experience fighting fires this past week. They burned down the…
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Two Navy men killed in kayaking accident off Whidbey Island
Two active-duty Navy men were killed over the weekend in an apparent kayaking accident, according to the Island…
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Oak Harbor mayor, council at odds over marathon coordinator’s future
Changes are coming to the management of the Whidbey Island Marathon, whether or not the City Council is…