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Island Transit sued over death

The estate of a woman who died in 2011 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Transit.

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Police haul out armor for Tuesday’s National Night Out

Oak Harbor Police Department’s newest and biggest toy will be unveiled during Tuesday’s National Night Out.

Dave Olinger puts on his “ferocious” face while holding a rifle. He is running as a write-in candidate for Island county sheriff.

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Write-in candidate for sheriff aiming to represent Democrats

When you watch too much Jon Stewart, you run the risk of ending up like 87-year-old Dave Olinger.…

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State to audit transit books

Financial experts at the Washington state Auditor’s Office will be going through books at Island Transit in the…

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Outsiders challenge party favorites for state seat

Two candidates backed by their respective parties are being challenged by party outsiders in the race for state…

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Financial fiasco causes transit to make big cuts

A total of 24 employees will be laid off, Saturday bus service is being cancelled and five routes…

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Brent Severns faces a dozen criminal charges

Success in business or politics isn’t an inoculation from the impact of drug addiction in a family.

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Unconventional 10th District candidates challenge party favorites

Two candidates backed by their respective parties are being challenged by party outsiders in the race for state…

Martha Rose

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With reserves gone, Island Transit axing staff, routes | Updated

A total of 24 employees will be laid off, Saturday bus service is being cancelled and five routes…

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Poop patrol: It takes a village to clean up after Fido at Greenbank Farm

If the folks who take their dogs for walks to Greenbank Farm weren’t responsible pet owners and poop…

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Whidbey General Hospital CEO gives one-year notice of retirement

Whidbey General Hospital commissioners are putting together a list of criteria to help them find the perfect chief…

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Family flees with disabled adult siblings

Two men are facing felony charges for allegedly fleeing a courtroom in Coupeville with their developmentally disabled brothers…

The Rev. Rilla Barrett

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Oak Harbor church settles property dispute

Members of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Oak Harbor celebrated a new beginning earlier this month.