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Suspect escapes on way to jail
The Coupeville Elementary School was locked down after a suspect jumped out of a deputy’s patrol car.
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After 5 years, jail deputies get contract with wage hikes
Under the new contract, the corrections deputies will receive retroactive wage increases.
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Gray whale beached on Camano
Officials said they would perform a necropsy Saturday. The species is experiencing an “unusual mortality event.”
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Former Deception Pass Park managers sought
Friends and family members of former park managers are encouraged to connect with Jason Armstrong.
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New fire chief to be sworn in
Nicholas Walsh will be sworn in during the fire district’s board meeting this Thursday, April 14.
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Oak Harbor continues to gather feedback on Windjammer Park improvement ideas
The community input process for potential Windjammer Park improvements continues through April 30.
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Accused child rapist violated home monitoring rules
An accused rapist is back in jail after he repeatedly violated his electronic home monitoring rules.
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Oak Harbor School District joins anti-vaping lawsuit
Oak Harbor is one of over 800 school districts that has taken a stand against Juul Labs.
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Residents back former candidate for school board
John Diamond beat Jessica Thompson in the general election by a narrow 250 votes.
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Molester faces lengthy sentence
A 40-year-old Oak Harbor man faces over a dozen years in prison for sexually assaulting four girls.
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Fire damage minimal despite strong winds
A residential fire near Coupeville resulted in only minor damages despite aggressive winds Sunday.
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Oak Harbor Marina boat ramp closed until further notice
The boat launch ramp at the Oak Harbor Marina was damaged in strong winds last weekend.
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COVID-19 pandemic in the process of becoming endemic
Island County officially reached a milestone of 10,000 reported COVID-19 cases during the pandemic.