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Whidbey Island Garden Tour explores top yards
Five gardens, from Coupeville to Bayview, will be on this year’s tour, which is set for Saturday, June…
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‘Systemic failures’ led to inmate’s death, Island County sheriff says
"Catastrophic systemic failures" at the Island County Jail led to a 25-year-old man's death from dehydration April 8,…
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Oak Harbor man accused of driving truck into girlfriend’s house
An Oak Harbor man with a history of domestic violence is accused of driving his truck into the…
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Tour planned during Oak Harbor City Council workshop
Both city leaders and citizens will get the chance for an on-the-ground look at the site of the…
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City of Oak Harbor’s outfall project begins Monday
Work begins Monday on a big pipe that will someday transport clean water from Oak Harbor’s new sewage…
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Island Transit cuts losses with radio system, ousted director spent $58,000 despite warnings
The director of the I-COM emergency dispatch center has a proposal that may finally fix a communication problem…
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State may study Island Transit bus fares, any change would be months away
It’s unlikely that Island Transit will be able to abandon its fare-free model anytime soon, according to board…
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Oak Harbor mayoral candidate donated to rival
Martha Yount, the surprise third candidate in the race for Oak Harbor mayor, didn’t decide to run for…
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Councilman chastises mayor for ‘throwing people under the bus’
A councilman lashed out Tuesday night after Mayor Scott Dudley blamed his staff for confusion during a previous…
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Man hears noises in missing mom’s home
A man living in the home of a missing woman reported hearing mysterious noises in the attic and…
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Alleged accomplice pleads not guilty in armed burglary case
Last June, a masked man armed with a silver handgun in each hand entered a North Whidbey home…
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Island County tax burden is 10th lowest in Washington
Island County has the 10th lowest tax burden in the state and a comparatively low tax burden in…
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Deep Sea owner sued again
Rory Westmoreland is out of jail after serving 75 days earlier this year, but his troubles are far…