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Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor

Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.

Photo by Mel Nasby

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No injuries after SUV plunges into pond

A vehicle overshot a sharp right turn on Highway 20 and crashed into a man-made pond on Dec.…

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Commissioner cleared in hostile workplace investigation

Attorney investigated a complaint against Commissioner Jill Johnson brought by a fellow commissioner

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Whidbey woman severely injured in I-5 crash

The woman was injured in a one-car accident early in the morning on Dec. 24.

“Gretchen” lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on December 22, 2025. Photo by Sarah Geist.

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Sounders arrive just in time for bad weather

A famous gray whale was first spotted in the Saratoga Passage on Dec. 11, early for a Sounder.

(Photo provided by the Port of Coupeville) The massive storm that ripped across Whidbey last week created two large ruptures in the Coupeville Wharf dock’s frame, affecting the part that is usually accesible by boaters.

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Wharf’s dock closed after storm damage

Last week’s massive storm created two large ruptures in the dock’s frame.

Apple Maps screenshot depicting the location of the proposed hangar.

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Navy proposes building new hangar on Whidbey

It is projected to cost about $200 million.

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Oak Harbor wins auditor’s stewardship award

It emphasized a proactive commitment to improving operational practices and protecting public funds.

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Man accused of molesting child at after-school program in Oak Harbor

Probable cause existed to believe he may have committed child molestation in the first degree.

Photo by Joe A. Kunzler
A Growler from VAQ-142 practices at the Outlying Field in Coupeville in June.

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Navy publishes final amended analysis of Growler impacts

People can read the document, which was released Friday, at www.nepa.navy.mil/growler.

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Oak Harbor adjusts staff pay for inflation

Many city of Oak Harbor staff members will receive inflation-related raises in the new year.

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Health board looks back at year of collaboration

A key initiative of the year is that of the Community Health Improvement Plan.

Photos by Allyson Ballard
A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary, located on Northeast Regatta Drive, is concerned about pedestrian safety around school grounds.

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‘Close calls’ at crosswalks raise concerns at elementary school

A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary thinks more could be done to improve the safety.