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    Articles by Jessie Stensland
    Federal shutdown has little immediate effect on island
    Federal shutdown has little immediate effect on island
    By Jessie Stensland • October 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Many of the immediate effects are related to the military.

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    Bank from Whidbey grows
    Bank from Whidbey grows
    By Jessie Stensland • September 30, 2025 1:30 am

    Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the Kitsap Bank company

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    City of Oak Harbor photo
Oak Harbor arborist Robert Bailey hauls a tree to be planted.
    Whidbey has mixed ‘tree equity’ scores
    By Jessie Stensland • September 26, 2025 1:30 am

    Although the city is named after the Garry oak trees that once lined the bay, has a unique oak protection…

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    Family of Oak Harbor girl killed in crash...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 26, 2025 1:30 am

    The family of a girl who was killed in a car crash last December filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

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    Man with Whidbey ties is on FBI’s most...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Federal agents are asking for public’s help in locating Larry Keith Tennison and his wife, Gretchen

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    Langley comp plan discussion canceled
    Langley comp plan discussion canceled
    By Jessie Stensland • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    County commissioners, planners planned on attending meeting.

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    Photo provided by Whidbey Camano Land Trust
An aerial view of Double Bluff from above.
    State Rep. Dave Paul frustrated after Whidbey grants...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Sen. Ron Muzzall had concerns about grants to protect Double Bluff forest, support Oak Harbor Marina

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    Island County may adopt public safety sales tax to balance budget
    Island County may adopt public safety sales tax...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Public defense costs have skyrocketed in recent years.

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    Rape charges dismissed against former Island County deputy
    Rape charges dismissed against former Island County deputy
    By Jessie Stensland • September 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Case was dismissed because the prosecution was unable to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt

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    Island County prioritizes response to properties with most serious code violations
    Island County prioritizes response to properties with most...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Enforcement is a last resort.

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    A former Oak Harbor man charged with murder...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Filmmakers creating documentary about sexual violence in military interviewed Whidbey residents.

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    Oak Harbor teen sent to prison for assault at grocery store
    Oak Harbor teen sent to prison for assault...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Angelo M. Allen Jr. pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment.

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    Federal judge sentences Oak Harbor man to life...
    By Jessie Stensland • September 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A Georgia jury convicted 32-year-old Austin M. Burak of abusive sexual contact of a child.

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