An Oak Harbor man who allegedly drove the wrong way on the highway while high on methamphetamine was wanted on a $25,000 arrest warrant. Prosecutors… Continue reading
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Jan. 10 At 3:54 p.m., a caller reported that a… Continue reading
A judge acknowledged that a Whidbey man suffered from serious mental illness, but she handed him a lengthy prison sentence in order to protect the… Continue reading
The Oak Harbor Fire Department’s ladder truck will be heading to the Midwest for some TLC. During a city council workshop Wednesday, Fire Chief Ray… Continue reading
Oak Harbor police caught two men who led police in high-speed chases in stolen cars this month, according to court documents. Zachary M. Pederson, 23,… Continue reading
Her family members will forever know her as Kathie Ann Hill, but they also want that to be her legal name. Hill’s niece is appealing… Continue reading
The state Department of Social and Health Services settled a lawsuit brought by an Island County family for $3 million, according to documents filed in… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor man is accused of raping his stepdaughter over a period of years and locking her into a crawlspace to intimidate her from… Continue reading
A car thief who threatened a judge in court was recently sent to prison by another judge. Under a complicated plea bargain, Oak Harbor resident… Continue reading
With a murder and plane crash within the first two weeks of taking office, Rick Felici is off to a busy start as the new… Continue reading
A 12-year-old boy could face a criminal charge for bringing a BB gun and knives to school Jan. 10, according to court documents. An administrator… Continue reading
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: FRIDAY, DEC. 21 At 12:47 a.m., a caller reported that a… Continue reading
Editor’s advisory: The following article contains details that could be disturbing for some readers. After shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, a Whidbey Island man called… Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen recently voted in support of a wide-ranging appropriations bill that would help move along the Navy’s process of finalizing details on… Continue reading
The city of Oak Harbor must pay nearly $10,000 for a discovery violation in a lawsuit brought by a former police captain who alleges gender… Continue reading
The Island County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect and victim in a Jan. 11 murder and suicide near Freeland. The victim is 31-year-old Natasha Blouin… Continue reading
Oak Harbor officials’ plans to close the city jail and enter into a contract with Island County for jail services has hit a snag. But… Continue reading
Oak Harbor police officers pursued stolen cars three times in the last two weeks, the latest of which ended with an arrest. Oak Harbor Police… Continue reading
Debating risks vs. benefit of ‘enriching’ dogs’ lives
Investigation underway to determine origin, coroner says
