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City grows by 6.6 acres

A parcel of land near has been annexed by the city of Oak Harbor in order to build…

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King County keeps eye on Penn Cove

The Port of Coupeville will partner with King County to monitor the water quality in Penn Cove.

Photo provided by NOAA Northwest Fishery Science Center

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Quiet, please: Ships slow down for orcas

Ships are slowing down to lessen the negative impact underwater sound can have on killer whales.

A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)

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Lawsuit: Ferry staff could have prevented crash that killed 2 from Everett

The complaint filed this week alleges numerous mistakes leading to the crash that killed Sharon Gamble and Kenneth…

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Port of Coupeville welcomes new commissioner

John Callahan officially joined the board after taking his oath of office Oct. 28.

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Man shot in hand in road rage dispute

The suspect, 52-year-old James R. Lake, claimed that he shot in self defense.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
The Low Income Housing Institute is converting the former Harbor Inn in Freeland into housing and a shelter.

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Judge orders attorney to pay $10k to Low Income Housing Institute

LIHI asked for fees under a law allowing penalizing of plaintiffs for bringing frivolous lawsuits.

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Parent accused of making threat against teacher

Island County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 41-year-old Heather Ogden at her home on Nov. 15.

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Oak Harbor fugitive dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound as police close in

James Kiesel Jr., 37, was wanted on multiple warrants out of Island and Skagit counties.

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Shavers leads Gilday in vote count

Two races that were on the ballot on Whidbey Island are still undecided.

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Kid under trailer ‘doing something’ | Island Scanner

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Former Home Depot employee accused of theft

A woman who worked at The Home Depot is accused of stealing over $3,000 worth of merchandise.

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Commission wants input on ferry fuel surcharge

A possible fuel surcharge to be added to ferry fares could add up to 10% to the price.