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Navy expands testing of wells for ‘forever chemical’
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will expand testing for groundwater contamination
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Oak Harbor man suing over officer-involved crash
An Oak Harbor man allegedly injured in a crash caused by a former police officer filed a lawsuit.
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Bathroom arsonist may face more charges
An accused serial arsonist may face more charges for targeting bathrooms in the Central Whidbey area
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Oak Harbor man hospitalized after bat assault
A 43-year-old North Whidbey resident is accused of bashing a man in the head with a baseball bat
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Oak Harbor Rep. seeks to regulate Artificial Intelligence in Washington Legislature
State Rep. Clyde Shavers is concerned that artificial intelligence has the potential to discriminate
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Public works employees are unsung first responders
Whether it’s ice, windstorms or failure of sewer, public works is on the frontlines of emergencies.
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DNA test cracks Central Whidbey burglary case
A 38-year-old suspected of burglarizing a Coupeville residence was caught thanks to DNA evidence.
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Jail inmate’s furlough request denied
A man who repeatedly violated a no-contact order can’t leave jail to grieve for his deceased father.
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Commissioner Bacon urges lawmakers to prioritize ferry funding
Bacon is speaking up about the dire need for better ferry service on Whidbey Island.
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OHPD officers begins training with armored vehicle
The newest addition to the Oak Harbor Police Department is a heavyweight with thick skin.
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New city employee is dedicated to economic growth
Oak Harbor has a new economic development coordinator after a 7-year vacancy.
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District secretaries overworked after cuts
Coupeville school secretaries are concerned about the wellbeing of their coworkers and students.
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Oak Harbor Chamber asks if Holland event should happen
Should Holland Happening be more Dutch, or should Oak Harbor move on and rebrand the celebration?