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Helping homeless presents challenges during pandemic

The people on Whidbey Island who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus are those without homes.

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Man sentenced for child porn

An 18-year-old Oak Harbor man who admitted to fantasizing about raping a grade-school-age girl was sent to prison…

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WhidbeyHealth opens drive-thru testing

People don’t have to leave their cars to get tested for coronavirus on Whidbey Island.

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Some county inmates to be released; cases delayed in response to coronavirus emergency

Island County’s law and justice system isn’t immune from the effects of the coronavirus.

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Navy’s sewage offer a fraction of city’s request, but mayor optimistic about negotiations

Oak Harbor leaders hope partnering with the Navy on the new sewage treatment plant will give ratepayers some…

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Judge in Growler case may consider classified info in chambers

The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to look at classified material before making a decision on a…

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3 Island County residents positive for COVID-19, Washington schools closing for 6 weeks

Three Island County residents have now tested positive for the coronavirus, Island County Public Health reported.

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Oak Harbor man tests positive for coronavirus

An Oak Harbor man who is the father of a student at Oak Harbor High School tested positive…

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Former Navy man sentenced for child molestation

The victim of child molestation that occurred 12 years ago cannot escape the nightmares, anxiety attacks and low…

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Appeals court upholds threat conviction

The Washington State Court of Appeals recently affirmed a 13-year-old Oak Harbor boy’s conviction in a case involving…

Judge Alan Hancock says he won’t seek reelection

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Judge Alan Hancock says he won’t seek reelection

The Honorable Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock will simplify his title at the end of the…

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County, hospital prepare for virus

A run on toilet paper at grocery stores is perhaps the most noticeable visual impact the coronavirus has…

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Growler lawsuits in two federal courts entangled

Four lawsuits in two different federal courts over Navy jet noise on Whidbey Island have recently become intertwined.