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    Fire scorches bedroom in Oak Harbor home
    By Allyson Ballard • January 23, 2026 1:30 am

    Firefighters were able to limit the damage sustained by the home on Thursday to a single room.

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    This data from the state Department of Children, Youth and Families shows a large increase in child fatalities and near fatalities, attributed to the rise in fentanyl.
    Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island...
    By Kira Erickson • January 23, 2026 1:30 am

    It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.

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    Photo by David Welton
The PBY Catalina awaits a flight to a
    Historic flight of the PBY delayed
    By Allyson Ballard • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.

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    Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
    Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
    By Kira Erickson • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.

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    Marbled murrelets are endangered in Washington.
    Lawsuit claims Navy aircraft harm endangered birds
    By Jessie Stensland • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    A Central Whidbey group that advocates against military jet noise recently filed a new lawsuit.

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    County commissioners may set max speed limit
    By Jessie Stensland • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    Island County commissioners may set a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour on all county roads.

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    Club relocated due to sewage problems
    By Marina Blatt • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club became unusable due to a sewage system problem on Jan. 13.

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    Mayor Ronnie Wright dons Seahawks colors.
    Mayor declares ‘Blue and Green Day’
    January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor is showing off its Seahawks pride ahead of the NFC Championship game this weekend.

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    Man charged in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian
    Man charged in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian
    By Jessie Stensland • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    A driver accused of running over a man in Coupeville in 2024 is now facing a felony charge.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Yacht Club declines to host hydro races after...
    By Marina Blatt • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    After months of planning, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club voted against hosting Hydros for Heroes in 2026.

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    Judge Christon Skinner
    Judges’ Christmas party leads to recusal request
    By Jessie Stensland • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    Prosecutor Greg Banks requested Judge Christon Skinner’s recusal from a case against Tracy Abuhl.

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    Alleged sculpture pilferer described
    By Allyson Ballard • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    The descriptions of a suspect potentially involved in the theft of bronze sculptures were released.

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    (Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record) Parking fees at the Humphrey Road lot in Clinton will soon go up.
    Parking fees to increase at Humphrey Road lot
    By Kira Erickson • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    Parking at one of the commuter lots before boarding the Clinton ferry will be pricier starting Feb 1

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