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Oak Harbor juvenile charged with kidnapping

An Oak Harbor teenager is formally accused of abducting a 15-year-old girl last month.

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Former massage therapist pleads guilty to sex crimes

A former Freeland massage therapist admitted to having sexual contact with two different patients.

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Code could extend supportive housing options in town

Staff presented a supportive housing code draft to Coupeville Town Council last week.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Coupeville Education Association Co-President Katja Willeford addressed a room filled with teachers and other staff, as well as students and parents. She warned that the cuts may fall disproportionately on employees working most closely with students.

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Coupeville School Board adopts $1.1 million in cuts

Teachers’ union rep warned cuts may fall disproportionately on employees working with students.

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Man badly injured in assault outside convenience store

The victim was knocked unconscious, but the suspect continued to beat him on the ground.

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

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Council weighs federal program meant to promote economic growth

Oak Harbor city leaders weren’t fully sold on a proposed new version of Opportunity Zone designations

Debra Van Pelt

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County clerk retires but other family members come forward

Debra Van Pelt retired, but her husband and daughter seek county election positions.

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Lawsuit accuses Whidbey Telecom of disturbing Native remains

The tribe seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, including a mandatory injunction and damages.

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Prosecutor appointed to state forensics board

On April 24, Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Greg Banks to the Forensic Investigations Council.

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County hires new emergency management department director

Justin Ross hit the ground running.

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Charges dropped in child porn case

Case was dismissed without prejudice, which means they can be refiled later.

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Neighbor rescues man from North Whidbey bluff

The man fell over a bluff on Sunday near Green Road.

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Suspect back in jail after threats

A North Whidbey man was accused of threatening a roommate after firing a rifle .