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Oak Harbor man killed by police after crime spree still unidentified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported his identity would be released this week.

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Carlson selected for Langley mayor pro tem

Chris Carlson will serve in the position for the second time in a row.

Multiple vehicles sit along Fleming Street with yellow evidence ID tents at the scene of a fatal shooting on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Oak Harbor man dead after kidnapping, police-involved shootings

Incident started with an exchange of gunfire with police in Clinton.

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Emergency rental assistance program coming to an end

Funding is running out sooner than expected for a federal program providing rental assistance

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Nonprofit parts ways with executive director

A change of leadership is taking place at the Oak Harbor Main Street Association.

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Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor

Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.

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No injuries after SUV plunges into pond

A vehicle overshot a sharp right turn on Highway 20 and crashed into a man-made pond on Dec.…

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Commissioner cleared in hostile workplace investigation

Attorney investigated a complaint against Commissioner Jill Johnson brought by a fellow commissioner

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Whidbey woman severely injured in I-5 crash

The woman was injured in a one-car accident early in the morning on Dec. 24.

“Gretchen” lifts her pectoral fin while feeding in shallow water near the shoreline near Hidden Beach on Whidbey Island on December 22, 2025. Photo by Sarah Geist.

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Sounders arrive just in time for bad weather

A famous gray whale was first spotted in the Saratoga Passage on Dec. 11, early for a Sounder.

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Wharf’s dock closed after storm damage

The Coupeville Wharf’s dock is closed after getting damaged last week in the wind storm.

Apple Maps screenshot depicting the location of the proposed hangar.

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Navy proposes building new hangar on Whidbey

It is projected to cost about $200 million.

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Oak Harbor wins auditor’s stewardship award

It emphasized a proactive commitment to improving operational practices and protecting public funds.