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Bomb threat closes highway in city

The Washington State Patrol’s interagency bomb squad used a robot to inspect the man’s car.

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Oak Harbor police officers secure the scene of an arrest of a man who made a bomb threat Monday afternoon.

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Police close down section of Highway 20 in Oak Harbor over bomb threat

Oak Harbor police reopened Highway 20 on the south end of the city at about 7:30 p.m. after…

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Five teens accused in violent robbery

Oak Harbor police have identified five juveniles who participated in a “cowardly attack” June 29.

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Potatoes from the sky | Island Scanner

Saturday, Aug. 27

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Letter: Shavers is the right candidate for the job

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A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler flies over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2020. The EA-18G has the capabilities to perform a wide range of enemy defense suppression missions with the latest electronic attack technology, jamming pods, and satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

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Talks break down over ‘remedy’ in Growler lawsuit

Talks between the Navy, a Whidbey Island anti-noise advocacy group and the state Attorney General’s Office over an…

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Residents invited to sniff out sewage odor

An Oak Harbor official is inviting members of the public to take a whiff of the sewage treatment…

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Island County settles lawsuit with deputy

Island County settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a Camano Island deputy.

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Goats go to hell | Island Scanner

Sunday, Aug. 21

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Hospital board to interview 3 finalists

The board will interview three finalists for an open position on the elected board this Thursday.

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Oak Harbor teen named ‘person of interest’ in homicide

Police have named a person of interest in the Aug. 30 shooting death of Ericolis “Eric” Kelley.

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Jack McPherson gave a lifetime of community service

The flag at Coupeville Town Hall flew at half mast Monday in honor of Jack McPherson.

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A suspect in a bank robbery points a gun at a citizen who took his photo with a smartphone. The suspect robbed Peoples Bank on Midway Friday morning.

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Masked man robs bank in Oak Harbor

The suspect has yet to be found.