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Oak Harbor man ‘using steroids’ accused of death threats
A 29-year-old Oak Harbor man who allegedly had been using steroids is accused of kicking down a door…
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Marine faces prison for assaulting wife
A 24-year-old Marine at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will likely be headed to prison for choking his…
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Police search for VFW burglar
Investigators are asking Whidbey Island residents to help them identify a burglar captured on low-resolution video after he…
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Island County puts property tax hike on August ballot
Island County voters will decide in the Aug. 17 primary election whether to increase property taxes to cover…
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Drugs, vandalism could send Oak Harbor man to prison
A 25-year-old Oak Harbor man could face time in prison if convicted of charges of drug possession, vandalism…
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Island County weighs asking voters to raise taxes
It appears likely that Island County officials will ask residents to vote on whether to raise their own…
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Oak Harbor sex offender guilty of not registering
A convicted sex offender moved to W. Whidbey Avenue in Oak Harbor without notifying local law enforcement, which…
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Domestic violence a recurring theme for Oak Harbor man
A 37-year-old Oak Harbor man with a history of domestic violence could end up in prison if convicted…
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Budget woes may have cost Island County a future sheriff
Island County budget problems and subsequent austerity measures have had at least one unforeseen consequence. As a result…
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Island County starts new budget struggle
The seven members of the Citizen Financial Review Committee made small tweaks to the Island County budget director’s…
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Island County eyes Goldie Road for strip clubs
Island County officials who are trying to figure out appropriate places for adult entertainment in the unincorporated areas…
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Putty knife, dirty water used in assault at Oak Harbor construction site
A 46-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of throwing dirty water and cutting a man with a putty…
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Convicted rapist gets life sentence from Island County judge
Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock pointed his finger at convicted rapist Bryan Ross and called him…