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Former council member takes to social media after investigation finds he harassed mayor

A third-party investigation found Shane Hoffmire violated the City’s Code of Conduct.

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Deadline approaching for Clinton subarea plan comments

The Clinton Subarea Plan is part of the larger Island County 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.

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Scientists use fiber optic cables to measure earthquakes off Whidbey

Researchers can determine the strength of seismic wave by checking how much the beam was distorted

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Island County Jail study shows problems are beyond renovation

The only real solution is to build a new facility, the Island County Jail Feasibility Study shows.

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Ailing boater rescued after search off Central Whidbey

An 86-year-old occupant of sailboat was possibly experiencing hypothermia.

Photo by Robert Sweeton
A heavy truck passes over Deception Pass Bridge.

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Plan recommends $3.2 million in seismic work on Deception Pass Bridge

“If a bridge remains open, it has been deemed safe for travel.”

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Oak Harbor Fire Department bids farewell to volunteers

Rich Rodgers devoted 50 years serving as a paid-on-call firefighter for the department.

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Citizens complain about commissioner’s manners

“I’m not listening. I’ve listened to this long enough,” Johnson said.

Mozer

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Mozer resigns again from Port of South Whidbey

In 2023, she returned to the role when port commissioners were in search of a new leader.

Chandra Mays

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School counselor among state’s best

A counselor at Oak Harbor Intermediate School was named a School Counselor of the Year Finalist.

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Oak Harbor Music Festival announces new leadership

The Festival announced its Board of Directors for 2025 ahead of the event’s 14th edition.

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Supreme Court won’t hear public records lawsuit against Langley

After nine years, a lawsuit against the city of Langley over public records is finally over.

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Superior Court experiences busy trial schedule

It could be March Madness in the County Superior Court due to an unusual number of felony trials.