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Charges dismissed in child rape case after two mistrials

Prosecutors dismissed charges against a man who went on trial twice on child rape charges.

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Langley City Council considers reinstating Pledge of Allegiance

During the pandemic, the council ceased saying the pledge when virtual meetings became commonplace.

A travel trailer is destroyed in a fire on Central Whidbey May 9.

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Trailer lost in fire

A travel trailer was destroyed last week in a fire near Outlying Field Coupeville.

The sewage plant in Oak Harbor.

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Former public works director, city of Oak Harbor settle lawsuit

Oak Harbor settled a lawsuit brought by the former public works director and city engineer.

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A few surprises emerge in first day of candidate filing period on Whidbey

More than 60 local government positions will be on the ballot throughout Island County.

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Man injured in 3-car crash on Sunday

An Oak Harbor man is in the ICU following a fiery car crash involving three vehicles.

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Splash parks opens for hot weather

The city of Oak Harbor is opening the splash work this weekend in anticipation of hot weather.

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Council chooses grant application projects

Oak Harbor decided to apply for county grants to fund dredging of the marina and other projects.

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Manslaughter suspect appears in court

An Oak Harbor man accused in the shooting death of 15-year-old Ericolis Kelley appeared in court.

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Oak Harbor buying boat business

Oak Harbor plans to use grant money to purchase Mariner’s Haven Boatyard.

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County plans cleanup at roadside camp

County officials plan to clean up trash next week at a roadside homeless camp on North Whidbey.

Photo by David Welton

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Impasse puts Whidbey Island Fair in jeopardy

Officials from the fair association and the Port of South Whidbey have reached a stalemate.

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Port financing of airport remains unclear

Port of Coupeville commissioners aren’t sure how they plan to pay for the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.