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Deputy accused of rape quits job after internal inquiry

An internal investigation of a former Sheriff’s deputy describes details of the criminal case.

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Luke Traver demonstrates how to carve a traditional Dutch shoe.

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Fundraiser to bring klompen back

Oak Harbor is launching a fundraiser to bring a professional wood carver.

The concession stand at Oak Harbor Cinemas in a photo from 1999. Today, the cinema includes a beer and wine bar. (Photo provided)

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Oak Harbor Cinemas seeks new owner

Owners of Oak Harbor Cinemas are ready to move on and sell the business and the building.

Volunteers deploy a cage at Possession Point State Park in the fall of 2023. A total of 108 cages were deployed at various locations around the Puget Sound. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey mussels used as biomonitoring species

The WDFW is collecting data on toxic contaminants in shore habitats around Puget Sound.

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New fire station unveiled

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue’s Station 53 has all the bells and whistles.

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Animal Advocates expanding resources for survivors of domestic violence and animal abuse

Recent domestic violence cases involving animal cruelty have called the Animal Advocates of Island County to assess resources…

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County to study possible improvements to jail

The Island County jail houses a diverse range of individuals.

Changing to a Metropolitan District would help keep the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District's facilities, such as the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, open. (Photo courtest of the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District).

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Park and rec district proposes major change

Officials are proposing to change the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District.

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Man injured in crash of stolen car

A 36-year-old man was airlifted Friday morning following a rollover car accident on North Whidbey, according to the…

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Freund Marsh acquisition to be funded

Oak Harbor might get Conservation Futures funding to protect a waterfront property from development.

From left to right: George Mann, artist Nick Mann, Mayor Ronnie Wright, artist Kendall Mann and Anastasia Mann pose before the newly-installed "Song of the Salish Sea" in council chambers. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Oak Harbor hangs new mural in council chambers

Oak Harbor officials united with artists Thursday to hang a new mural in Council Chambers.

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The Port of Coupeville has a new District 3 commissioner

Martin Vandepas, a farmer, has been chosen as the Port of Coupeville’s District 3 commissioner.

Cmdr. James Tilden, Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron 62, presents a dedication plaque to Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, after taking delivery of the first new P-8A Poseidon for the Naval Air Force Reserve during a ceremony at Boeing Military Delivery Facility in Tukwila, Washington, March 6, 2024. This first delivery of the new P-8A Poseidon is a historic moment as it is the first purpose-built aircraft sent directly to the Navy Reserve’s defense architecture in its aggressive transformation as an elite warfighting organization. Our patrol aircraft deploy and operate globally in support of national defense priorities executing myriad missions ranging from supporting homeland defense (HLD), participating in exercises sustaining fleet readiness, and work alongside partner and allied nations maintaining proficiency and increasing interoperability. (Photo courtesy of the US Naval Air Force Reserve)

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Whidbey’s Navy Reserve Force upgrades to P-8s

The Naval Air Force Reserve’s new squadron of the P-8 Poseidon has its work cut out.