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State auditor issues findings against Island Transit

The issues were found after the agency’s new executive director ordered an internal review.

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Woman in electric car leads high-speed chase, hides in bushes

In the end, paramedics had to strap the uncooperative suspect to a backboard and carry her out.

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Langley man sentenced for biting

Island County Superior Court found Robert Robison guilty of assault in the second degree.

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Students arrested for tire slashing, graffiti

Police arrested the two boys on suspicion of malicious mischief.

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Hospital adopts rosy budget

The elected members of the board adopted a $175 million budget for 2026 on Thursday.

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County commissioners to hold public hearings on new tax, budget

Opinions will be sought on a proposed new tax, next year’s budget and a fireworks-related measure.

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Man arrested in stabbing outside SPiN Cafe

The report states that the suspect stood up for his girlfriend after several men were rude to her.

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Rep. Larsen casts a vote in the Epstein files legislation

He pointed out that Trump supported releasing the files, changed his mind and changed his mind again

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Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract

The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.

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Camano Island couple accused of welfare fraud

The state claims they wrongfully obtained more than $35,000 by failing to report household income.

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Oak Harbor man charged with child rape

Judge found probable cause existed to believe the man may have committed the crimes of two counts of…

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Whidbey leaders irked about ferry fare hikes

County Commissioner Melanie Bacon drafted a letter to the Washington State Transportation Commission

A meal tray from Island County Jail has beef gravy over noodles with mixed vegetable, corn bread and garlic roll.

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Island County jail to serve cold breakfast to save money

The inmates would still get hot lunch and dinner under the option.