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Commissioners adopt a ‘common ground’ budget for 2016
The Board of Island County Commissioners on Monday enacted an $83.2 million budget for next year and agreed…
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No jail for sailor who aimed gun at Oak Harbor councilwoman
The young Navy man accused of pointing a loaded gun at an Oak Harbor councilwoman agreed to a…
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Oak Harbor Haggen up for auction
Oak Harbor’s Haggen store is among the 33 “core” locations that the Bellingham-based grocery chain won court approval…
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AN INTERNET EDUCATION: Police investigator offers tips for parents, teens to safely navigate web
He likens it to the Wild West. As an open source intelligence investigator for the Victoria, B.C., police…
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Finding reflection, quiet with holiday concert
Early sunsets, cool temperatures and the holiday spirit are working together with musicians Sheila Weidendorf and Mathew Habib…
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Female WWII vet was honored to be recognized
In 1942, the world was engulfed in war and Patricia Ricketts wanted to do her bit.
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Oak Harbor rings in holidays with tree lighting, song and visit from Santa
Santa’s entrance was the exclamation point on a Christmas tree lighting event downtown that included all the festive…
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Bull python reported missing | Island Scanner
At 6:07 a.m., a Southeast Fourth Avenue resident reported that someone was throwing pebbles at the windows and…
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Saul named to Housing Authority
The Board of Island County Commissioners Tuesday appointed George Saul to the county’s Housing Authority.
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Survivors recall Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor
On the 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Harold Johnson remembered that terrible day, and we…
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Fast start leads Mount Baker to win over Wolves in foulfest | Boys basketball
A big start, a big finish and a big player helped Mount Baker defeat the host Coupeville High…
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Coupeville rally falls short | Girls basketball
The undefeated Mount Baker High School girls basketball team used a long-range attack to build an early lead…
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Oak Harbor quiets Storm | Girls basketball
The Oak Harbor High School girls basketball team outscored visiting Squalicum 36-18 in the middle quarters on the…