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Oak Harbor man killed by police identified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the man was Yancy Carcamo.

Photo by Andrew Tokar

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What a hoot! Whidbey photographer focuses on feathered wildlife

Andrew Tokar, an aircrewman at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, documented birds, island landscapes

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Woessner to continue serving community after council

Jim Woessner retired from the Oak Harbor City Council last week but plans to remain active.

Photo by Levi Evans, Oak Harbor High School Yearbook

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Wildcats varsity flag football sweeps only home games

Lacking consistent game action hasn’t slowed Oak Harbor this season.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Just keep swimming: Single salmon makes a splash in Maxwelton Creek

Many suspect the creek is currently not an ideal environment for spawning for a variety of reasons,

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Bail revoked for suspect in DV, rape case

Bailey Rosenthal is accused of beating his girlfriend, who recently gave birth to his child.

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Coupeville settles harassment lawsuit for $285K

Jennifer Carpenter, a former clerk treasurer for Coupeville, filed the lawsuit in July of 2024.

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Social justice advocate, environmentalist, community builder, Nancy Nordhoff mourned

For many who live on South Whidbey, Nancy Nordhoff’s legacy is felt in the projects she supported.

Photo by Craig Cyr

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New Langley City Council members share priorities, ideas

With the start of 2026 comes a trio of new members of the Langley City Council

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Whidbey pet detectives reunite lost animals with owners

A volunteer-run Facebook group reunited hundreds of animals with their owners in 2025.

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Judge denies motion to disqualify prosecutor in mask case

Tracy Abuhl allegedly refused to wear a mask while observing ballot counting in 2024.

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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.

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.