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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
Preparing and transporting the PBY to Ault Field Road will take three days, scheduled for this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
    PBY Catalina seaplane to take flight
    By Allyson Ballard • January 16, 2026 1:30 am

    A Chinook helicopter will be transporting the PBY to its new home.

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    Island County commissioner on medical leave for a month
    Island County commissioner on medical leave for a...
    By Jessie Stensland • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Jill Johnson experienced a health scare.

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    Island County comp plan draft ready for scrutiny
    Island County comp plan draft ready for scrutiny
    January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Public meetings on the drafts start this week.

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    Navy’s interim action targeting PFAS expected in fiscal year 2028
    Navy’s interim action targeting PFAS expected in fiscal...
    By Allyson Ballard • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    The Navy estimates the project’s total net worth to be $5.73 million, NAVFAC confirmed.

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    Photo by Jamie Ballard
    Oak Harbor High School removes bathroom mirrors
    By Allyson Ballard • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Some students are unhappy with the recent change.

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    Real estate agent sentenced for harming trees
    Real estate agent sentenced for harming trees
    By Kira Erickson • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Bert W. Bennehoff, 76, appeared in Island County Superior Court on Jan. 9.

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    Whidbey makes the ‘Jeopardy!’ board
    By Allyson Ballard • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Friday’s episodeincluded a Whidbey-themed clue worth $1,200 in a category called “U.S. Bodies of Water”

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    Photo from the Facebook group Alert Whidbey 2.0
A deer roams Whidbey with a metal band wrapped around its abdomen.
    Oh deer! Metal-banded doe spotted
    By Marina Blatt • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    It’s not uncommon for wildlife to get wrapped up.

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    Oak Harbor man killed by police identified
    Oak Harbor man killed by police identified
    By Jessie Stensland • January 13, 2026 1:30 am

    The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the man was Yancy Carcamo.

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    Department of War image of a P-8 Poseidon.
    P-8 from Whidbey tracked near Mexico
    By Jessie Stensland • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    The “spy jet” circled near Tijuana before returning to base.

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    Bail revoked for suspect in DV, rape case
    Bail revoked for suspect in DV, rape case
    By Jessie Stensland • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    Bailey Rosenthal is accused of beating his girlfriend, who recently gave birth to his child.

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    Coupeville settles harassment lawsuit for $285K
    Coupeville settles harassment lawsuit for $285K
    By Allyson Ballard • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    Jennifer Carpenter, a former clerk treasurer for Coupeville, filed the lawsuit in July of 2024.

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    Photo by Whidbey Health
Whidbey Health implemented a mask mandate on Wednesday.
    Hospital mandates masks amid flu, RSV spike
    By Allyson Ballard • January 9, 2026 1:30 am

    The mandate will remain in place indefinitely in an effort to protect high-risk patients and staff.

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