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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.

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Boeing woes affect transit program

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

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Concert to feature 30 instruments from across time and space

South Whidbey musicians Andre Feriante and Troy Chapman will take the WICA stage next week.

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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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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.

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Police escort unmasked observer from elections office

Island County Elections Office made regional news because of two incidents over the last year.

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At 102 years old, business owner runs the show

Gene Phelps still drives himself to the store he has owned for 60 years in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Documentary filmed on Whidbey explores power of touch

The documentary aims to normalize the gentleness of Black masculinity, erasing harmful stereotypes.

Vin Sherman stands by his family headstone at Sunnyside Cemetery. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Historic Coupeville cemetery holds local legacy

While Island County owns the cemetery, it has been managed by a Sherman for over a century.