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For the first time in its history, Island Transit will charge fares on a route

For the first time in Island Transit's 29-year history, the agency will begin charging fees this summer —…

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Island County’s jail roster goes online

For the first time, anyone with access to the Internet can peek inside the Island County jail.

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Whidbey man charged with shining laser at ferry captains

A Freeland man accused of injuring two ferry captains with a high-powered laser last fall has a prior…

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Quake felt in Coupeville

A minor earthquake was recorded in the San Juan islands Tuesday morning and was felt as far away…

The first steel on Whidbey General Hospital’s new hospital wing is up.

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Walls rising at Whidbey General Hospital worksite

The site that will become a new 60,000-square-foot wing at Whidbey General Hospital is starting to take shape.

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Man falls at Pass, rescued next morning

A man who fell and injured himself spent a night at Deception Pass before he was discovered by…

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Minor earthquake felt on Whidbey

A minor earthquake was recorded in the San Juan island this morning and was felt as far away…

Betty Tews

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Whidbey woman’s disappearance likely to remain unsolved after only suspect dies

The only suspect in the 2011 disappearance of an elderly woman from her North Whidbey home has died,…

Mike Nortier is likely the next executive director of Island Transit.

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Former base CO offered Island Transit helm

The former commanding officer of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is likely the next executive director of…

Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green

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OHPD chief’s gun is turned in; mayor has concerns about management in department

A gun that the Oak Harbor police chief left in a supermarket bathroom was turned in Thursday night.…

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April 16 laua to raise money for vet support services

You can support local veterans by attending a luau planned for 5 p.m. April 16 at the VFW,…

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NAS Whidbey, Family Readiness Center honored for energy efficiency

NAS Whidbey Island Fleet and Family Readiness Center, located on Ault Field, was selected as the base site…

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Renovation plans in works for Naval Hospital Oak Harbor

By DEBRA VAUGHN It’s far from a done deal, but Naval Hospital Oak Harbor may be getting a…