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Island County sheriff announces series of jail reforms
In response to a report on an inmate’s death, Island County Sheriff Mark Brown announced that he has…
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Rape conviction vacated over prosecutor’s omission
A Camano Island man’s rape conviction was vacated Tuesday because a former deputy prosecutor didn’t disclose potentially exculpatory…
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Body on Whidbey beach identified as Orcas Island man | Update
The dead man discovered in the water off a North Whidbey beach Wednesday was an Orcas Island resident,…
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Investigation shows death a result of ‘catastrophic’ failures at Island County Jail
“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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Protest sheds light on Island County Jail failures
More than 250 people, many of them from Lopez Island, took part in the protest of the Island…
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Three have died inside Island County Jail in nine years
Keaton Farris was the second person to die in the Island County Jail in 18 months and the…
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Father of late inmate leads protest of Island County jail conditions
More than 250 people in black shirts, many holding signs, quietly marched through Coupeville on Sunday to the…
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Kayakers saved from icy waters beneath Deception Pass Bridge
Thanks to Deception Pass Tours, Father’s Day weekend didn’t turn into a tragedy for one man and his…
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Island County Jail under scrutiny following mentally ill inmate’s death; Father’s Day protest planned
“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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Island Transit seeks input on Route 411
As of Aug. 3, the wheels on the 411 bus will no longer go ‘round and ‘round.
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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…