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Island County adopts new sales tax, 2026 budget
Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes.
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Hospital board votes to change president
The board that oversees Whidbey’s public hospital district recently changed its leadership.
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School mourns Oak Harbor man killed in crash
An Oak Harbor resident who was a beloved teacher at Anacortes High School was killed in a four-car…
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Warrant issued for man accused of eluding police
Ronald B. Millado, 46, didn’t show up for his plea and sentencing hearing.
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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.