Christopher Malaga may face a first-degree murder charge if he doesn’t agree to a plea bargain.

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Charge against accused murderer may be amended

An accused murderer may face a more serious charge if he doesn’t agree to a plea bargain.

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Island Scanner

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

Marv Koorn stands in front of a house the fire department burned for practice earlier this year.

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Koorn retires after 37 years of fighting fires on Whidbey

A longtime Whidbey firefighter hangs up his hat after 37 years.

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Orca Network hosts event in honor of Lolita survival

In memory of the nearly 40 Southern Resident orcas captured in Washington State, and the 13 orcas killed…

Elizabeth Steinsiek celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday afternoon. Her husband

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Oak Harbor resident celebrates 100th birthday

Elizabeth (Wheeler) Steinsiek celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday afternoon, surrounded by family and friends.

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Church Notes

Preschool registration, youth activities are happening now at Whidbey Island churches.

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Race the Reserve draws largest field

The Fifth Annual Race the Reserve attracted a record turnout Saturday, Aug. 1, in Coupeville.

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Heat lowers attendance, increases sales at Coupeville A&C Fest | Slideshow

Visitors from on and off the island strolled through the streets of downtown Coupeville this weekend in hopes…

Gene Kelly Barner

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A salute to island’s Best: Whidbey Coffee voted Business of the Year

As Whidbey Coffee continues to expand beyond its traditional market, Dan Ollis remains happy and grateful for the…

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Don’t forget to vote today

If you haven’t turned your ballot in already, Tuesday is the last day to vote in the primary…

Anne Barker Holland is the author of “Leaving Sixberries

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Oak Harbor woman pens memoir of childhood in WWII England

Just in time for her eightieth birthday, Barker Holland, now an Oak Harbor resident, penned a memoir, entitled…

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Sea Mar holds food and pantry drive for Oak Harbor SPIN Cafe

Sea Mar Community Health Center is holding a food and pantry drive to benefit SPIN Cafe.

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Island County passes new Futures fund criteria

Island County Commissioners on Wednesday changed the county’s Conservation Futures Fund Program to allow consideration of economics when…