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Irene Margaret (Kellar) Mueller
“Not long and snappy, but short and happy.” Irene Margaret (Kellar) Mueller, age 82, passed on peacefully, surrounded…
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Patriotism abounds as 4,000 gather for Oak Harbor’s July 4th event
Saturday morning nearly 4,000 people attended the parade, a decades-long tradition. Oak Harbor Noon Rotary Club and the…
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‘Suspicious’ fires scorch South Whidbey
A series of brushfires on South Whidbey last week have been officially deemed suspicious and are under investigation…
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Motorcyclist killed in accident near Deception Pass bridge
The Island County coroner has released the name of a motorcyclist killed near Deception Pass Bridge on July…
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No OLF flight operations scheduled for March 6-12
No Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island are scheduled to…
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Birds drop like flies | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department.
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Oak Harbor woman, animal control want pesky pigs penned
Two pigs have been paying Diane Rusher’s house a visit, and they’ve been behaving like … well, pigs.
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Longtime Oak Harbor councilman dies
Long-time local leader Mike Milat, known for his warmth, sharp wit and selfless service to the community, died…
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Boats run aground off North Whidbey
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue responded to two boats that ran aground Monday afternoon on the north end…
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FBI reviewing investigation of Island County jailhouse death
The FBI is reviewing the investigation into an inmate’s dehydration death at Island County jail.
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Island Transit connector routes may get $2.3-million reprieve
The only bus route connecting Whidbey Island to Skagit County may not be cancelled after all.
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Whidbey Little League teams playing strong this season
Local Little League teams are off to a good start, capturing two of the three district tournaments completed…
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Timeline change brings together mystery of body found on Whidbey beach
An Orcas Island man whose body washed up on a North Whidbey beach June 23 died from saltwater…