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Man held on $75,000 bail for armed robbery

The man robbed Big 5 Sporting Goods in Oak Harbor and brandished a weapon on Nov. 8.

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Man killed in Regatta Drive accident, passenger hurt

A man died in a car crash on Southeast Regatta Drive in Oak Harbor Thursday evening.

Langley Airplane Crash

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Two killed in airplane crash at Langley airport

Both the pilot and co-pilot died at the scene on Nov. 11.

Photo by Jessie Stensland/Whidbey News-Times
From left, Charles Ringer with attorneys Mari Doerner, center, and Christon Skinner.

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Child rape trial begins; complicated by COVID safeguards

A retired Navy pilot from Oak Harbor has been accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter.

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Home demand strong as inventory remains low

Prices have increased by 25 percent in the past year in Oak Harbor alone.

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Suspicious man looks for mushrooms | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Oct. 22 - 28.

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Republican candidates continue to make gains in District 10 races

Gilday jumps ahead of Homola

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Negotiations reach an impasse over hooking Navy into city’s sewage treatment

Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns said the city has ceased talks with the Navy about sewage treatment.

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Muzzall moves ahead as Republican candidates make gains in state races

County contests were more decisive, with Johnson and Bacon leading.

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Jail earns distinction for efforts with mentally ill

Island County was recognized for its data-driven efforts to help people with mental health issues.

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In Our Opinion: Council doesn’t need AI software to tell them people are ticked

People are mad at the Oak Harbor City Council for wasting money on the sewage treatment plant, which…

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Democrats ahead in local, state races

The first count of ballots in county and state races affecting Whidbey Island show Democratic candidates dominating.

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Fence-stealing neighbors | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Oct. 19-21.