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The sewage plant in Oak Harbor.

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Former public works director, city of Oak Harbor settle lawsuit

Oak Harbor settled a lawsuit brought by the former public works director and city engineer.

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A few surprises emerge in first day of candidate filing period on Whidbey

More than 60 local government positions will be on the ballot throughout Island County.

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Manslaughter suspect appears in court

An Oak Harbor man accused in the shooting death of 15-year-old Ericolis Kelley appeared in court.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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County plans cleanup at roadside camp

County officials plan to clean up trash next week at a roadside homeless camp on North Whidbey.

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Dog stabbing reported | Island Scanner

Thursday, April 27

Polly Harpole Maternity Home in Coupeville was restored.

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Open house set for historic maternity home

A Coupeville home where more than 3,000 babies were born will be open to the public Thursday.

Ericolis Kelley

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Man charged in shooting death of teenager

A teenager is facing felony charges in the Aug. 30 shooting death of 15-year-old Ericolis Kelley.

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Landlord facing prison for tossing renter’s property

Sheriff’s Office deputies passed the hat to help out a father and daughter who lost everything.

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Teen arrested for fracas at Holland Happening

A teenager who was harassing people at Holland Happening led police on a short foot pursuit.

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Bad hair day | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:

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Varnish clams are an invasive species that concentrate biotoxins at a high level.

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Most Whidbey beaches closed to harvest of two clams species

Nearly all of Whidbey Island remains closed to butter clam and varnish clam harvest.

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South Whidbey School District violated privacy law in 2015

Eight years ago, the district violated a federal law meant to safeguard the privacy of students.

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Auditor issues two findings against Whidbey hospital district

The state Auditor’s Office issued findings against the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.