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Man injured in Oak Harbor shooting

OHPD arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a shooting occurred Thursday afternoon.

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After-the-fact permit for historic house rejected

The homeowner had made changes to a historic home that did not conform to design guidelines.

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Flood insurance rates in Island County due to recede

FEMA is ending Island County’s probationary status with the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Dogs pelted with eggs | Island Scanner

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Ian Olsen presented this image of the Samuel Libbey House to the Preservation Commission. It shows the historic house after a new roof and deck.

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Work on Central Whidbey historic home causes a stir

Ebey’s Landing Historic Preservation Commission will consider an after-the-fact permit application.

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Teen accused of stealing car later involved in shooting

A 16-year-old is accused of stealing a car that was later involved in a drive-by shooting on I-5.

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South Whidbey residents IDed in murder-suicide

Two people identified in a Dec. 29 murder-suicide in Everett have links to South Whidbey.

Muzzall

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Bill targets military housing tax exemption

If passed, the bill would require private companies that own military housing to pay property taxes.

Bob and Rhonda Severns

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Severns retires after years of public service

Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns has had an eventful eight years at the head of the city.

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Oak Harbor man accused of kidnapping, rape

The man was armed with a handgun when he entered the bathroom where his estranged wife was.

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County fireworks debate reignited

Commissioners spoke about the idea of restricting fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.

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Serial sorter reported | Island Scanner

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Cornet Bay dock work moves forward

A dock that has served North Whidbey for 100 years may finally get much-needed repairs.