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Oak Harbor officer justified in shooting, prosecutor finds
Officer Michael Brown was “entirely justified” in shooting a kidnapping suspect in downtown Oak Harbor July 11, Island…
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Council to consider Wright’s Crossing resolution
Supporters of a proposed large-scale, affordable housing development south of Oak Harbor may get some good news next…
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County app gauging trail usage
When the county last updated its non-motorized trail plan in 2006, transportation planners had to sift through stacks…
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Ferrets, flutes and fakes | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:
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Pool prices could double if parks district levy fails
Cost of using the Oak Harbor pool could potentially double if the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District’s…
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Car strikes pump house near WAIF
A young woman hit a stop sign, a campground sign and a county well pump house near WAIF…
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North island sheriff’s precinct deemed unusable
The north precinct for the Island County Sheriff’s Office has been deemed unsuitable, and the county is seeking…
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Park windmill becoming a debris hazard
Oak Harbor City Council is considering removing the windmill in Windjammer Park to avoid debris falling off of…
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Motorcyclists crash while racing in Central Whidbey
Two motorcyclists were injured after they both lost control while racing on Central Whidbey Saturday evening, according to…
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Hydro accident doesn’t sour sport for driver
Driver Derek Bollinger suffered a life-altering injury during the Hydros for Heroes race Saturday, Aug. 19, in Oak…
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State auditor issues finding against Island County
The Washington State Auditor’s Office issued an audit finding against Island County for the second year in a…
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Forest Service sued for granting Growler flights over Olympics
The U.S. Forest Service is being sued for its decision to grant the U.S. Navy special-use permits that…
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Planning commission sidelines proposed development
Island County Planning Commission dealt a blow Monday to a developer’s plans to build a large housing development…