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Truck theft leads to police chase

A woman in a bikini brandished a spear, stole a pickup truck and led a deputy on a…

Surveillance footage of an Oak Harbor subject who was identified by police after he used a stolen credit card to put gas into his also-stolen motorcycle. (Photo courtesy of the Oak Harbor Police Department)

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Surveillance footage becoming increasingly useful for Whidbey policework

Oak Harbor police are investigating a number of cases where surveillance footage has been pivotal.

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Keystone Preserve is now fully paid off

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust fully paid off a scenic Keystone Preserve property on Central Whidbey.

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Students scores up despite challenges, school leaders report

Student performance and wellbeing are showing improvements, despite financial difficulties.

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Navy holding meetings on water sampling

The Navy will educate the community about drinking water sampling projects to detect contamination.

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Event to delve into conflict in Gaza

An upcoming free public discussion will explore the circumstances leading up to the Oct. 7 attacks.

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Construction set to begin on Langley Library

At last, the 100-year-old library in the Village by the Sea is ready for renovation.

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Psychologist diagnoses man accused in Freeland murder

Freeland man accused of murdering his mother diagnosed by state psychologist.

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Coupeville teachers air grievances over pay, contract

Coupeville teachers have little confidence in the financial future of the organization.

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Event counts unhoused at one Point in Time

Unhoused people trickled in throughout the day at the annual Point in Time count Jan. 25.

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Inmate charged in jail freezer incident

An inmate faces a felony charge for holding a freezer closed while a food service worker was inside.

Penn Cover Brewery owners, Mitch and Mark Aparicio, at their new Freeland location on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Penn Cove Brewing closes doors

It’s the end of an era for artisanal brewing in Central Whidbey.