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Port to fill new executive assistant position
Port of Coupeville commissioners approved a job description for an “executive assistant,” a position that will replace the…
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Island Scanner: Caller reports two men in underwear yelling at cars driving by
The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:
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Oak Harbor couple’s Caribbean trip a hurricane nightmare
Jesse and Renee Lopez thought a trip to the Caribbean would be a fun place to celebrate Jesse’s…
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Commissioners dine, dish with League of Women voters
County commissioners voiced approval of early adoption of integrated mental health services and doubts about the Wrights Crossing…
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WAIF providing shelter to Texas hurricane cats
A group of feline refugees traveled across the country, making it to Whidbey Island last week in hopes…
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Hospital water ‘perfectly safe for all’ says CEO
WhidbeyHealth’s top administrator says its hospital water is safe to drink and that there is no need to…
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Deputy shoots, kills armed man on North Whidbey | Updated
A deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed an armed man during a struggle on…
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Whidbey may not be aging quite as quickly as once thought
Whidbey Island’s demographic is aging, right? Maybe not as quickly as once thought.
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Judge orders burglary suspect to get mental health evaluation
A homeless Oak Harbor man claiming to be a “sovereign” with diplomatic immunity was ordered by a judge…
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Island Transit lauded for its improved safety record
Fewer accidents on the road leads to high praise from risk pool
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Two boys suspected in Freeland house fire
Police have arrested two young boys in connection with a suspicious house fire in Freeland last month.
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Oak Harbor Schools work with UW to address youth suicides
Oak Harbor Schools are starting a partnership this month with a center for suicide prevention after recent survey…