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Oak Harbor council considers code to tackle chronic nuisances

Measure would give police a tool in dealing with repetitive criminal activity at specific locations

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Oak Harbor Police Chief Tony Slowik discusses the indoor shooting range that the city is purchasing for a regional training facility.

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Oak Harbor buys indoor gun range for regional law enforcement center

The $2.75 million deal includes adjacent vacant lot that could be site of new police HQ someday.

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Family argument in Langley ends in tasing

Norman Chapdelaine was charged with felony harassment – threat to kill, a domestic violence crime.

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Fund set up to support a couple after fire destroys house

A Freeland couple lost their home, family heirlooms and everything they owned.

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Whidbey food banks, organizations prepare for end of SNAP

Food banks, pantries and other relief programs on Whidbey Island are bracing for new clients.

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Whidbey residents continue to be targeted by scammers

Law enforcement officers on the island are warning residents to be wary.

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Library hosts meeting on Medicare options

Medicare open enrollment period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

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North Whidbey fire board candidates stress readiness

Matthew Nienhuis is challenging incumbent Robert Miller.

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The Coupeville School District board of directors discuss levys.

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Coupeville schools plan replacement levies

The measures will likely be on the ballot on Feb. 10.

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WhidbeyHealth hospital board candidates offer prescriptions for success

Dr. Dennis Rochier and Dr. Kirk Gasper believe the board would benefit from having a physician.

Gabelein, at left, and Johnson

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Candidates differ over school board priorities in hot race

Incumbent Ann Johnson is seeking her second term on the school board. Her opponent Gwendy Gabelein.

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A view of Mukilteo terminal’s west wing wall, which is being repaired and repositioned after being damaged in 2022.

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State Ferries announces timeline for planned route cancellations next year

Nine weekdays of midday sailing cancellations are likely to occur in January and February.

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Island County land use and building permit fees to increase by 40% next year

The increases were needed to balance the department’s budget.