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Burn ban to go into effect on July 7

A burn ban goes into effect in unincorporated Island County July 7.

Ready for a fantastic Fourth

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Ready for a fantastic Fourth

As far as many islanders are concerned, the Fourth of July Carnival in Oak Harbor seemingly popped up…

Video court planned for Island County inmates

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Video court planned for Island County inmates

A couple of years ago, the chief at Island County Jail received tips that five inmates hatched an…

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Road work halts for Fourth of July weekend

State highway resurfacing resumes July 5

At Saturday’s NAS Whidbey Island open house, the public looked over vintage aircraft and one brand new jet just delivered from Boeing.

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Public gets glimpse into Navy base history

2,000 visit NAS Whidbey Island Open House

Compass Health tackles children’s mental health needs

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Compass Health tackles children’s mental health needs

“They’ll get all up in your life” says grateful Mom

Farm’s Strawberry Daze July 1 uniting food, fun

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Farm’s Strawberry Daze July 1 uniting food, fun

Bell’s Farm will be digging into its roots in event planning with its inaugural Strawberry Daze, a festival…

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Freeland driver charged in road-rage incident

A Freeland man got so mad at a tailgater that he pulled his pickup over while driving along…

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Man loses hat in fight | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:

Superintendent Jim Shank said the majority of a $400,000 request to state will be used to fix the failing high school roof. 2017 Whidbey News-Times file photo

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Coupeville schools petition state for additional $400k

Coupeville School District is asking the state superintendent’s office for $400,000 to cover unexpected expenses.

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Bus route changes begin July 3

More runs, a newly designed route to businesses and doctors’ offices and improved connections to the ferries are…

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Ordinance update to expand buffer zones around wetlands

The buffer zones between new developments and their neighboring wetlands and streams are set to expand as a…

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Oak Harbor man accused of assault with a bat

An Oak Harbor man is being held on $50,000 bail after allegedly beating another man with a baseball…