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Body found off west side of Whidbey

A family that was fishing Sunday found the body of a man who jumped from Deception Pass Bridge.

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Infection prevention program continues to surpass milestones

WhidbeyHealth celebrated its continued excellence regarding infection prevention protocols.

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The six courts will be located by the sports complex on Langley Road, between the soccer fields and the forest.

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Pickleball courts coming to South Whidbey

The Parks District was awarded matching funds required to secure a grant to build pickleball courts.

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Cost scaled back for recreational aquatic center

Architects and members of a steering committee have brought the cost down by about $10 million.

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High concentration levels of COVID reported in wastewater

Test results from samples of untreated wastewater show a spike in SARS-CoV-2.

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Anonymous donation propels food bank toward new home

Gifts from the Heart Food Bank received an generous donation after a fundraising performance event.

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An E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron 142 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, earlier this month.

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Judge orders new Growler study, but no immediate change in operations

The Navy must redo an environmental study on the impact of expanded EA-18G Growler operations.

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NAS Whidbey Island’s SAR crewmen depart the aircraft on their way to prepare an injured hiker for transport to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham.

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NAS Whidbey SAR rescues three hikers in three days

NAS Whidbey’s SAR team conducted three mountain rescues from Aug. 26 through Aug. 28.

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Guests wait in line to tour a Navy aircraft at the NAS Whidbey Island base open house in 2022.

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Navy base welcomes public Sept. 9

NAS Whidbey invites the public to learn about the Navy mission at its annual base open house.

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Diversity in volunteers needed for county boards

County commissioners are considering ways to increase diversity on volunteer-led advisory boards.

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Oak Harbor School Board passes budget

With a 5-1 vote, the Oak Harbor School Board approved the 2023-24 budget.

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Infection reported in Deer Lake swimmer

An individual who recently swam at Deer Lake on Whidbey Island has caught swimmer’s itch.

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Roommate poisoning suspected | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department: