A woman’s crimes brought a once-thriving business to the brink of bankruptcy, cost people their livelihoods and hurt her family. Shannon Brown’s decision to embezzle… Continue reading
A deputy’s report on a “scary” scene that unfolded in an Oak Harbor neighborhood earlier this month describes how he pointed his gun at a… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor woman is being held in jail on $65,000 bail for allegedly stabbing a man in the chest with a kitchen knife, according… Continue reading
A former bookkeeper accused of stealing more than $250,000 from a Langley business over the course of three years is going to prison, according to… Continue reading
The “sky penis” gave Naval Air Station Whidbey Island unwanted international exposure again this week. The Navy News published a story based on the Navy’s… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday night provided the police chief with the chance to explain what the police are doing — and… Continue reading
Navy personnel who live in base housing will be able to get a free lift to work. Island Transit recently announced that it is starting… Continue reading
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, March 2 At 1:24 a.m., a Teronda Drive resident reported… Continue reading
Candidate filing week began with a couple of surprises. A few candidates who hadn’t previously announced their intention to run for office signed up as… Continue reading
If the Navy wants to connect toilets and sinks on the Seaplane Base and surrounding housing to Oak Harbor’s new sewage treatment plant, it’s going… Continue reading
The city of Oak Harbor’s new gambling taxes will likely be significantly lower than originally proposed. Under an ordinance that will come to council next… Continue reading
A couple returned home after being gone a couple of weeks to find an uninvited man sitting inside their South Whidbey home May 7. The… Continue reading
A man who owns an Oak Harbor daycare with his wife is accused of raping and molesting three young girls, according to court documents. Coy… Continue reading
A man who allegedly robbed an Oak Harbor bank is wanted on a $500,000 arrest warrant while his accomplice is being held in jail on… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor woman was seriously injured in a one-car accident on North Whidbey Thursday night. The Washington State Patrol reported that Oak Harbor resident… Continue reading
Getting boats into the water is a little more difficult and time consuming at the boat launch next to the Coupeville ferry dock. Temporary and… Continue reading
Boys & Girls Clubs in Oak Harbor and Coupeville are among the winners in the state’s recently approved capital budget. Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, said… Continue reading
State allocates 15 times what was spent in 2013-15
Oak Harbor police identified a suspect and an accomplice in an April 30 bank robbery, but they aren’t naming the men yet. Chief Kevin Dresker… Continue reading
Those who’ve noticed a stink in downtown Oak Harbor need not despair. It’s a temporary problem. City officials explained that the odor is emanating from… Continue reading
