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Wayward pooch taken into custody

The Island County Sheriff’s Office took an unexpectedly furry suspect into custody this week.

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Town to replace aging water, sewer lines

Improvements to utility lines and the safety of a street in Coupeville will take place next year.

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Navy initiates interim removal action to target PFAS

Remedial investigations found “elevated” levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances at NAS Whidbey.

A graphic from the city of Oak Harbor shows areas in green that may be annex into the city.

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City may annex 80 acres as part of planning update

The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres under a proposed interlocal agreement.

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Historic Front Street building may be elevated

Elevation may be preservation when it comes to Coupeville’s historical over-water structures.

Stacie Pratschner

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City hires community development director

Stacie Pratschner was most recently the community development director for the city of Mount Vernon.

An image from an ATF report shows the “blast seats” of the explosion.

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ATF report IDs ‘blast seats’ in fatal explosion

The fatal explosion and fire occurred June 17, killing a North Whidbey man.

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Man charged in police chase at the bridge

A Renton man is accused of leading a deputy on a short but fast chase in February.

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Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for housing feasibility study

The Port has not yet lost sight of a controversial project.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Cheryl Engle said she will miss her fellow commissioners, and joked she may still attend meetings anyways.

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Longtime fire commissioner retires

Cheryl Engle served 36 years on the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue board.

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Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction

Oak Harbor staff have officially completed their latest anonymous assessment.

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Incoming Town council members sworn in

Michael C. Moore and Pat Powell’s replacements took their oaths of office this week.

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Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police

Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if…