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Oak Harbor man accused of threatening DQ

A 22-year-old man is being held in jail for threatening to shoot up Oak Harbor’s Dairy Queen.

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County study calls for speed limit changes

Speed limits on may change if commissioners adopt recommendations from a speed limit study.

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Elusive fugitive arrested in Oak Harbor

Officers finally caught an Oak Harbor man they’ve been trying to take into custody since August.

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Oak Harbor School District plans forum on safety

The district is hosting a school safety forum with the Oak Harbor Police Department.

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The archway for Serendipity Lane has been the first phase of the project to be completed.

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Grants may lead to Serendipity Lane construction

Serendipity Lane may be one small step closer to becoming a reality.

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Proposed special sentence for South Whidbey child molester draws opposition

The perpetrator pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court Jan. 3

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New group advocates fireworks ban in unincorporated Island County

A group of Whidbey and Camano residents have lit a fuse on a campaign to ban personal fireworks.

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A new whale bell in Langley has been donated by Tom and Anna Larson.

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Whale bell replaced in Langley park

Community members have worked together to install a new whale bell in Langley’s seaside park.

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Island Transit vanpool groups looking for commuters

More commuters on Whidbey Island are choosing a unique form of carpooling to get to and from work.

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The apartment complex that was the scene of a shooting was cordoned off with police tape Thursday.

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Police investigate Oak Harbor shooting

Oak Harbor police are continuing to investigate a shooting that sent a man to the emergency room.

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Dog damages Door Dash driver | Island Scanner

Tuesday, Feb. 7

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Sul ka dub (Freddie Lane) and Waq’usqideb (Mike Evans), Chair of the Sduhubs (Snohomish) Tribe of Indians.

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Totem pole journeys to Whidbey Island

After some delay, the Totem Pole Journey to Protect Oak Flat is coming to Whidbey Island at last.

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Events help veterans navigate benefits

Veterans can get help at two upcoming informational sessions at the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center