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Oak Harbor teen sent to prison for assault at grocery store

Angelo M. Allen Jr. pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment.

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Federal judge sentences Oak Harbor man to life in prison for child sexual assault

A Georgia jury convicted 32-year-old Austin M. Burak of abusive sexual contact of a child.

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This aerial view of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds shows where solar arrays could be placed on top of the buildings.

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Microgrid feasibility study to be conducted in Langley

The city received a $250,000 Clean Energy Fund Grid Modernization grant.

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Port of South Whidbey picks next executive director

Rich Huebner served as the temporary director while the search was ongoing.

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Former Freeland massage therapist may face additional charges

In June 2024, the state Department of Health suspended Christopher Blunt’s license to practice.

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Vandals deface South Whidbey animal rescue

In response to the act of anger, community members came together to help fix the storefront.

A map shows the areas of proposed UGA expansions around Oak Harbor.

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County, Oak Harbor officials head to Langley for comp plan discussions

County commissioners want to adopt a lower population projection, which will prevent an expanded UGA

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Candidate withdraws from hospital board race

A retired Navy physician has withdrawn her candidacy for a seat on the board governing WhidbeyHealth

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Man arrested after food truck fight in Langley

A father-and-son fight led to an arrest and a three popped tires, according to court documents.

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Driver accused of biting Oak Harbor officer after traffic stop

The suspect called one officer a sexist term, yelled a racial slur at an African-American officer

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Parks and rec board approves change order for aquatic center

Commissioners are reconsidering expanding the available office space at the new center.

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Grant money awarded to 14 Island County groups

Groups received an average of $7,500 in funds from the Community Accelerator Grant.

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Sex assault allegation against Oak Harbor teacher unrelated to school

An elementary school teacher from Oak Harbor was recently arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, according to…