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Reservist in hot water after flying drone at base

The drone, a small, commercial quadcopter, was rendered “inoperable” by base defense systems.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The WhidbeyHealth hospital board has two vacancies to fill due to resignations.

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Oak Harbor City Council adopts nepotism policy for boards

It’s unclear if the only person potentially affected by the rule will continue to serve.

Jonathan Kline

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Good Cheer names Jonathan Kline as new executive director

Good Cheer’s new executive director is a familiar face in the South Whidbey community.

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Vehicular homicide suspect sentenced

Wilson pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

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Residents rally against ICE, for democracy

Hundreds of Whidbey residents demonstrated in Coupeville on Friday.

Andrea Downs

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School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor

Andrea Downs filed with the PDC this month to run for the elected office as a Democratic candidate.

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Whidbey Island officials express alarm, fear over ICE in unprecedented session

Officials want Whidbey residents to prioritize their safety in potential encounters with ICE.

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No firearms involved in fight after racist remark outside school

The incident occurred between Coupeville and South Whidbey students on Wednesday night.

Speed limits will change on Highway 20 in the south city limits of Oak Harbor, a decision made during a recent city council meeting.

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Oak Harbor adopts speed zone reductions

Council passed the ordinance — which helps align city code with state rules — unanimously.

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Intruders assault man in bed at Clinton home

Court documents state two people broke in through a window and beat him.

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Man acquitted of assaulting feds, faces deportation

The man, a citizen of Mexico, was arrested on Camano Island last summer.

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Man arrested in Oak Harbor, convicted of murder

Jose M. Lozano Jr. was found guilty of shooting and killing an 18-year-old in Mount Vernon.