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The Tokitae ferry prepares to dock.

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Tokitae ferry plagued by horn issues

Neighbors reported hearing a series of short blasts, similar to a car alarm that is not an uncommon.

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County museum urgently needs storage space, board members

The Island County Historical Society is looking for a space to house part of its collection.

The mayor’s fence, which violates city code, runs alongside another fence compliant with city code.
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Fence issue divides the mayor and neighbor

An Oak Harbor resident claimed that rules were being bent to benefit the mayor.

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Teenager killed in accident

The Washington State Patrol is continuing its investigation into a one-car, fatal accident.

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Kiya and Kyra have been missing since Nov. 22.

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Possible sightings escalate search for dogs

A search for two missing dogs on North Whidbey has taken on extraordinary proportions.

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South Whidbey man faces charge after shooting himself

A Clinton man who shot himself in the leg early this year is now facing a felony charge.

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Oak Harbor man accused of sex crimes

An Oak Harbor man is accused of sending a teenager nude photos of himself with a 2-year-old.

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Whidbey dog deaths under investigation

Two family dogs were dumped at a remote trailhead on North Whidbey this week.

Firefighters from Oak Harbor, North Whidbey, South Whidbey and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island conduct live burn training in Oak Harbor last week. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Whidbey firefighters practice new tech in live burn training

Entering a structure fire doesn’t look like the movies, said Oak Harbor Fire Chief Travis Anderson.

Nick Coloso (left), Phoenix Welch (middle-right) and other patrons of the SPIN Cafe await meals on Friday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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SPiN Cafe, city of Oak Harbor to open community dialogue

SPiN’s executive director hopes this meeting will give an opportunity to clear things up.

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A double rainbow arches over a housing development in Oak Harbor on Friday.

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Consultant to study housing options

Recent survey results showed concerns of Oak Harbor residents

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Oak Harbor detectives assist in online sting

Detectives took part in a sting operation that nabbed 14 men accused of child sexual exploitation.

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The 50-year-old Oak Harbor Marina has been the center of many recent debates on its assets and liabilities.

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Citizens don’t want marina to close, but solution remains elusive

The cyclone last week caused some damage to Oak Harbor’s already-deteriorating marina.