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‘Scary’ encounter ends without gunfire
A deputy’s report on a “scary” scene that unfolded in an Oak Harbor neighborhood earlier this month describes…
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Embezzlement had far-reaching consequences
A woman’s crimes brought a once-thriving business to the brink of bankruptcy, cost people their livelihoods and hurt…
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Gas thief | Island Scanner
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Field carrier landing practices scheduled May 20-26
Aircraft carrier-based flight training operations are scheduled to occur at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Ault Field…
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Meeting on homeless problems turns emotional
An Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday night provided the police chief with the chance to explain…
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Navy investigation exposes Growler fliers’ ‘sky penis’ rationale
The “sky penis” gave Naval Air Station Whidbey Island unwanted international exposure again this week.
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Filing results in few election contests
Candidate filing week wrapped up Friday, resulting in multiple contested races in 2019 Island County elections.
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State AG talks Navy Growlers, opioids during EDC meeting
The state’s top lawyer said Tuesday he and his team are “very much aware” of the Growler noise…
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Whidbey woman earns WWU scholarship
Western Washington University senior ERIN ROSENKRANZ, daughter of Scott and Kerry Rosenkranz of Whidbey Island, received the $1,500…
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Snow fell heavily on county budget
In areas presumably other than milk and bread, February’s uncharacteristically rough weather seems to have had an impact…
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Bookkeeper guilty of stealing $250k
A former bookkeeper accused of stealing more than $250,000 from a Langley business over the course of three…
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NAS Whidbey SAR rescues skier on Baker
A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island rescued an injured skier on the slopes…
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Woman accused in stabbing
An Oak Harbor woman is being held in jail on $65,000 bail for allegedly stabbing a man in…