Jack Bittner of Bellingham stands in front of his 1959 Ford Galaxie/Skyliner. A doll named Nellie has her own version of the classic car.

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Car lovers show off classic rides

Hundreds of people flocked to Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park Saturday to pick out the car of their dreams.…

Two members of the American Legion Riders attached Confederate flags to their motorcycles for the Whidbey Island Fair parade on Saturday. The display provoked ire from several observers.

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Confederate flag at Whidbey Fair draws ire

A different set of stars and bars drew the ire and attention of plenty of people at the…

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Man missing after boat breaks apart

The Island County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a sailor who disappeared after a boat accident…

During Sunday’s annual Pigfest in Oak Harbor

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Annual Oak Harbor Pigfest draws 9,000 people, raises $19k for charity

Volunteers dished out a free barbecue meal to more than 6,000 people Sunday during Pigfest, an annual event…

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She pushes his buttons | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stopped by the Whidbey Island Highland Games on Saturday. During his visit

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Highland Games bring a bit of Scotland to Whidbey Island

Amid a sea of tartan and swell of bagpipes, thousands gathered Saturday for the 17th annual Whidbey Island…

An EA-18 Growler performs touch-and-go landing practice at Outlying Field Coupeville. A federal judge denied a request by the anti-noise group Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve to suspend practices until an EIS is completed.

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Judge says no to COER injunction

A federal court judge denied a group’s attempt to halt the Navy’s carrier landing practice at a field…

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Join us Wednesday in celebrating 125 years as your paper | Opinion

For 125 years, the Whidbey News-Times has covered the news and events of importance to its readers.

Mark Lucero

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Whidbey General seeking hospice volunteers

The hospital is searching for more volunteers, said Suzanne Reynolds, a volunteer coordinator. In particular, they would like…

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Island County approves Ala Spit repair contract

Island County Commissioners at their Aug. 11 meeting gave final approval to a $384,500 contract to HB Hansen…

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Coach hopes to develop young men of high character | Football

New Coupeville High School football coach Brett Smedley wants to build more than a winning program. He wants…

Keaton Farris' father

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Family seeks damages, reform in death at Island County jail

An attorney representing the family of a man who died from dehydration in Island County jail filed a…

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Whidbey Island Highland Games | Slideshow

Thousands gathered for the 2015 Whidbey Island Highland Games on Saturday at Greenbank Farm.