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Island County races see 11th hour filings

Just hours before press time, Gary Wray, a Coupeville Republican and business owner, filed against incumbent Helen Price…

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Child porn probe leads to Oak Harbor man

A child pornography investigation by a special agent with the Department of Homeland Security led to an Oak…

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County’s voter turnout high for presidential primary

There’s keen interest in the May 24 presidential primary elected among Island County voters, even though the results…

Island County Commissioners Jill Johnson

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Filing Week kicks off without surprises

No surprise local candidates appeared during Filing Week as of noon on Tuesday.

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Island County voters turning ballots in early

There’s keen interest in the May 24 presidential primary election among Island County voters, even though the results…

Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green announced his resignation.

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Oak Harbor police chief resigns as part of separation agreement | Updated

Oak Harbor Police Chief Ed Green resigned this week as part of a separation agreement, Mayor Bob Severns…

Joseph Grogan

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County expanding sewage plant to meet growing need

In the last three years, the amount of stuff from septic tanks and sewage treatment plants to make…

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Victim’s family amass for sentencing hearing

The sprawling group of Garcia’s family and friends delivered a message to the judge, to the community and…

Bettie Sifuentes is comforted by Christina Baker as the man who killed her son is sentenced to prison Friday. Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks is in the foreground. The courtroom was packed with people demanding justice for Adam Garcia.

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Before grieving family, shooter sentenced to 37 years in prison

Adam Garcia was loved. That was abundantly clear. Emotions rolled like waves through a courtroom Friday afternoon as…

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Oak Harbor man accused of soliciting sex with a minor on Craigslist

An Oak Harbor man is facing charges in Skagit County after being caught in an online sting operation…

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Man charged with molesting a child

An Oak Harbor man is facing charges after admitting to sexually molesting an 8-year-old girl, according to court…

Oak Harbor resident Jeromy Ladwig appeared to be injured and disoriented in Island County Superior Court Wednesday. He was arrested in suspicion of vehicular homicide.

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Charges in May 2 death on hold pending test results

Prosecutors will wait to receive blood test results before charging an Oak Harbor man accused of causing a…

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Cops looking for witnesses

The Washington State Patrol is looking for witnesses to an unusual incident on April 30 in which a…