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Members of the Oak Harbor community show support during the procession of Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman on Monday.

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Procession brings fallen aviator home

Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman, who lost her life in the Oct. 15 EA-18G Growler crash, returned home.

Oak Park Free Camp Ground, Oak Harbor Whidbey Island community 
gathering in “Oak Park” which later became what we know today as Smith Park. (Island County Historical Society, Library and Archives, 2014.11.08a)

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Smith Park to join local historic register

Oak Harbor’s Smith Park may soon be on the local historic register.

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Soroptimists accepting applicants to ‘Live Your Dream’

The clubs will give away prize money to help local women pursue career paths.

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Boeing woes affect transit program

Whidbey Island’s second biggest employer isn’t within county limits.

Nala fetches a stick at Rhododendron Park in Coupeville on Wednesday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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County seeks input on green spaces

In the next two months, staff will host additional open houses to hear community voices.

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Man accused of exposing himself on bus

A teenage boy punched a passenger to stop him from leering at a girl while exposing himself.

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Historic Camp Casey changes hands

Seattle Pacific University signed a purchase and sale agreement with the YMCA of Snohomish County.

EA-18G Growler

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Pilots urge Navy to install collision avoidance system

The recent EA-18G Growler crash reignited interest in software that might make Navy aircraft safer.

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Driver wanted for eluding

An Oak Harbor man who managed to evade police multiple times in his car is wanted on a…

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Schools levy renewal heads to special election

OHSD will add a proposal to renew the educational programs and operations levy on the ballot.

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DoorDash discourse | Island Scanner

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

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The staff at CADA offer a range of help to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Director works to reenergize domestic-violence support agency

Behind closed doors, Chanell Saddler suffered at the hands of her husband over many months.

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Washington State Ferries crew members help a kayaker in distress climb aboard their rescue vessel Sunday.

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Swimmer, kayaker delay ferry

Three water rescues ocurred between Mukilteo and Clinton.