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Oak Harbor man killed by police after crime spree still unidentified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported his identity would be released this week.

Multiple vehicles sit along Fleming Street with yellow evidence ID tents at the scene of a fatal shooting on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Oak Harbor man dead after kidnapping, police-involved shootings

Incident started with an exchange of gunfire with police in Clinton.

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Emergency rental assistance program coming to an end

Funding is running out sooner than expected for a federal program providing rental assistance.

Photo by David Welton

Life

2025, a year for protesting

Here are the top news stories from Whidbey News-Times in 2025.

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Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs

Riders of the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route should brace for cancellations of runs in 2026.

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All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year

Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.

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Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor

Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.

hoto by Marina Blatt

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Veteran receives smart home of his dreams

Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville

Photo by Marina Blatt
Ms. Hayli Hagedorn reads to her preschool class. The flexible drop in program offers kid-free time for busy parents who need to make appointments, run errands, take self-care days and attend meetings.

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Daycare offers new drop-in program

Nuture With Care Kids Academy’s new program provides flexible child care options for busy parents.

Jill Johnson

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Commissioner cleared in hostile workplace investigation

Attorney investigated a complaint against Commissioner Jill Johnson brought by a fellow commissioner

(Photo provided by the Port of Coupeville) The massive storm that ripped across Whidbey last week created two large ruptures in the Coupeville Wharf dock’s frame, affecting the part that is usually accesible by boaters.

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Wharf’s dock closed after storm damage

Last week’s massive storm created two large ruptures in the dock’s frame.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Lachlan Waterbury, the singing Coupeville janitor, belts out a tune while emptying garbage cans around town.

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Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord

Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.

Photo by Joe A. Kunzler
A Growler from VAQ-142 practices at the Outlying Field in Coupeville in June.

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Navy publishes final amended analysis of Growler impacts

People can read the document, which was released Friday, at www.nepa.navy.mil/growler.