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Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction

Oak Harbor staff have officially completed their latest anonymous assessment.

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Incoming Town council members sworn in

Michael C. Moore and Pat Powell’s replacements took their oaths of office this week.

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Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police

Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if…

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Coupeville man charged with rape of a child

Caleb M. Brunner is accused of sexually abusing a child for years.

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Island County won’t apply for grant for algae control for Lone Lake

Commissioners favor invasive species treatment in lakes.

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Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title

A former candidate for the Coupeville School Board is challenging the language for a school levy ballot measure…

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Ghost boat blocks ferry landing

A 100-foot, crewless “ghost boat” appeared in front of the Mukilteo terminal early Thursday morning.

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The Mount Vernon Police Department issued a warning on its Facebook Wednesday, warning residents to avoid flooded roadways and practice "turn around, don't drown".

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Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding

The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.

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An EA-18G Growler with jamming pods flies over Whidbey Island.

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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela

The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.

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All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start recruitment drive

The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.

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Coupeville Town Council slows property agreement discussions

Modifications to the decades-old memorandum of agreement may not come until late 2026.

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A newt swims in one of the ponds

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Don’t tread on newts that are on the move

In fact, it’s the tail end of the migration of juvenile newts from the ponds to woodland areas.

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Edmundo Corrales was a beloved teacher in Anacortes.

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Memorial planned for beloved teacher, Mr. Corrales

Edmundo Corrales was killed in a four-car accident on Highway 20 near Deception Pass.