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State ferry system touts terminal electrification, strong workforce

Clinton is one of four terminals in which electrification is currently underway.

Jermiah Copeland

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Hearing set for former Whidbey resident accused of murder

Former Whidbey resident Jermiah Copeland may enter a plea agreement for the murder of a Navy woman.

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Man charged in strangling case

A 20-year-old man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling a bystander in Oak Harbor.

Jessica Kido appeared in Island County Superior Court Thursday.

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Oak Harbor woman accused in death of toddler who was allegedly exposed to fentanyl, cocaine

Judge found probable cause that Jessica Kido committed first-degree manslaughter, other charges

Photo provided by the US Coast Guard. The missing 65-year-old man was located deceased at 2 p.m. on May 22 at a beach near Central Whidbey, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, bringing a 17-hour-long search to an end.

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Missing man found deceased on Whidbey beach

The 65-year-old Chimacum resident had been missing for over 17 hours.

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Brace for travel delays as FIFA kicks off in June

Six matches in Seattle are expected to draw 750,000 additional visitors to the area.

(Screenshot provided by DK Market) While one person kept watch, the other dismantled the locking mechanism on the dumpster and briefly rumaged through it.

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Vandals strike convenience store in Oak Harbor

Surveillance footage shows two people broke into a locked dumpster around 1 a.m. on May 19.

Two local “census tracts” in Oak Harbor qualify for designation under the new Opportunity Zone program. This tract extends from Pioneer to Seaplane Base.

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Opportunity zones crop up again in council talks

A program designed to spark investment in low-income areas is getting another chance in Oak Harbor.

The Arlington Police Department posted images of Officer Dustin Bartlett online prior to his arrest.

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Arlington officer accused in child pornography case

An Arlington police officer allegedly hid child pornography at his Camano Island home.

Kristina Hines

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Oak Harbor hires new HR director

Kristina Hines is the new department head at the city of Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor mulls options for deserted properties

Unmanaged homes often fall apart, fill with pests, become overrun by weeds and attract squatters.

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Fire extinguisher prank sparks charges

A 16-year-old Oak Harbor boy is facing criminal charges for the prank, which occurred May 10.

(Map created by the city of Oak Harbor) Sidewalks are planned adjacent to the intersection of Northwest Crosby Avenue and Northwest Heller Road.

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City hoping to add sidewalks in Oak Harbor

Funding is needed from a federal grant program, as well as the county’s support.