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

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No threat found following base lockdown

An individual who allegedly made a bomb threat Monday afternoon was released.

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Ronaldo and Stacey Nascimento play pickleball in Rotary Park.

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Oak Harbor city council mulls pickleball puzzle

Oak Harbor city staff are interested in building pickleball courts on city property in the future.

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Island County, Oak Harbor collaborate on walking trail

The city and county are collaborating on constructing a walking trail along Highway 20.

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Varnish clams are an invasive species that concentrate biotoxins at a high level.

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Most Whidbey beaches closed to harvest of two clams species

Nearly all of Whidbey Island remains closed to butter clam and varnish clam harvest.

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Navy SAR rescues climber on Mount Erie

A search and rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island rescued an injured climber at the bottom…

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South Whidbey School District violated privacy law in 2015

Eight years ago, the district violated a federal law meant to safeguard the privacy of students.

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Survey says the kids aren’t alright

Adolescents are struggling with mental health challenges now more than ever.

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Auditor issues two findings against Whidbey hospital district

The state Auditor’s Office issued findings against the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.

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Volunteers help clean up the historic working farm on Keystone Preserve during a work party April 26.

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Farm program to operate at Keystone Preserve

The Organic Farm School is launching a farm program at the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve.

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Accused child molester’s conviction reversed on appeal

An Oak Harbor man convicted of child molestation is back in Island County.

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Coupeville port set public hearing on airport acquisition

In the wake of feedback, Port of Coupeville commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing.

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South Whidbey School bond measure fails

The South Whidbey School District’s $80 million bond has likely failed in Tuesday’s special election.