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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.
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Accused child molester’s conviction reversed on appeal
An Oak Harbor man convicted of child molestation is back in Island County.
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County, residents seek fix for road to South Whidbey Airpark
A private road that provides access to an airport poses a conundrum for Island County government.
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Child sex abuse case ends with unusual plea deal
The prosecutor agreed to “set aside” a man’s child rape conviction for guilty pleas to other charges.
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OHPD parking lot burglarized
A man threw a knife and rocks at the Oak Harbor police station and tried to steal a…
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WhidbeyHealth launches behavioral health care
It’s been a long time coming, but WhidbeyHealth is now offering dedicated behavioral health care.
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Navy veteran linked to intelligence leaks makes international headlines
An Oak Harbor woman named Sarah Bils was linked with pro-Russia social media accounts.
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Man in plaid pants seeks machete | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:
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Piebald fawn part of island legacy
An eye-catching animal is the newest member of a unique wildlife legacy on Whidbey Island.
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Jurors deadlocked again in child rape retrial
The retrial of a former Navy pilot accused of sexually assaulting children ended in deadlock again.