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    Photo by Island County Sheriff's Office
    Wayward pooch taken into custody
    By Allyson Ballard • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    The Island County Sheriff’s Office took an unexpectedly furry suspect into custody this week.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Town to replace aging water, sewer lines
    By Allyson Ballard • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Improvements to utility lines and the safety of a street in Coupeville will take place next year.

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    Navy initiates interim removal action to target PFAS
    Navy initiates interim removal action to target PFAS
    By Allyson Ballard • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Remedial investigations found “elevated” levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances at NAS Whidbey.

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    A graphic from the city of Oak Harbor shows areas in green that may be annex into the city.
    City may annex 80 acres as part of...
    By Jessia Stensland • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres under a proposed interlocal agreement.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Historic Front Street building may be elevated
    By Allyson Ballard • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Elevation may be preservation when it comes to Coupeville’s historical over-water structures.

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    Stacie Pratschner
    City hires community development director
    By Marina Blatt • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Stacie Pratschner was most recently the community development director for the city of Mount Vernon.

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    An image from an ATF report shows the “blast seats” of the explosion.
    ATF report IDs ‘blast seats’ in fatal explosion
    By Jessia Stensland • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The fatal explosion and fire occurred June 17, killing a North Whidbey man.

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    Man charged in police chase at the bridge
    Man charged in police chase at the bridge
    By Jessia Stensland • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    A Renton man is accused of leading a deputy on a short but fast chase in February.

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    Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for housing feasibility study
    Port of South Whidbey receives grant extension for...
    By Kira Erickson • December 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port has not yet lost sight of a controversial project.

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    (Photo by Allyson Ballard) Cheryl Engle said she will miss her fellow commissioners, and joked she may still attend meetings anyways.
    Longtime fire commissioner retires
    By Allyson Ballard • December 16, 2025 1:30 am

    Cheryl Engle served 36 years on the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue board.

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    Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction
    Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows...
    By Marina Blatt • December 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor staff have officially completed their latest anonymous assessment.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Incoming Town council members sworn in
    By Allyson Ballard • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Michael C. Moore and Pat Powell’s replacements took their oaths of office this week.

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    Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police
    Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police
    By Jessia Stensland • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if convicted.

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