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The city of Oak Harbor boarded up a house on Northeast Fourth Avenue after residents were seen dumping sewage into the stormwater system.

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City boards up house over alleged sewage dumping, lack of water

The city of Oak Harbor boarded up a house and asked the residents to leave last month.

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Coupeville man accused of trike attack

Police arrested a Coupeville man for allegedly driving a motorized trike over his neighbor’s foot.

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Woman charged with assaulting cops

A woman suffering from mental health issues was arrested after threatening strangers with a machete.

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Public Health director named

Island County has a new leader in a department with wide-ranging responsibilities.

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Entire Oak Harbor school board will be on ballot in election that may be transformative

The results of the November general election could dramatically change local governance and politics

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Hoffmire plans to run for Oak Harbor mayor

One of Oak Harbor’s newest council members is hoping to change his title to “mayor.”

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ICOM hit with 2 audit findings

Auditors noted errors in financial statements and violations of a state law.

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Bail revoked for man arrested on warrants

Court documents paint a fierce picture of a man who was recently arrested in Oak Harbor on warrants.

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Site of animal rescue infested with parasites

Public health officials warned the public about a parasitic outbreak on a North Whidbey property.

Marnie Jackson is the new executive director of WEAN. (Photo by Jim Carroll)

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WEAN hires director, plans to extend reach

The best known environmental advocacy group on Whidbey Island will no longer be a two-person show.

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North Whidbey Middle School student charged with assault

A 13-year-old boy is facing an assault charge for allegedly punching another kid.

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Three injured in head-on crash Sunday

Three people were seriously injured Sunday night when a man drove the wrong way on Highway 525.

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A family was displaced when a fire destroyed their home Sunday.

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Oak Harbor fire displaces family of six

A woman and her four children escaped from a fire that destroyed their home and possessions.