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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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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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: In an imperfect world, sex ed arms children with knowledge
The campaign against a state Senate Bill that would require comprehensive sexual education in schools is a disturbing…
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Hospital reports phony bill collector
WhidbeyHealth officials are warning about a scam artist who is calling residents and pretending to be a bill…