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Robert “Al” Baker is being held in Island County jail on suspicion of killing his wife

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Freeland pizza man accused of murder explores insanity defense

The attorney representing accused murderer Robert “Al” Baker is exploring a defense of insanity or diminished capacity, court…

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Armed men criticize Oak Harbor City Council for banning guns in parks

A couple of pistol-packing citizens asked the Oak Harbor City Council Wednesday to reconsider changing a city code…

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Coupeville fisherman faces prison time due to DUI arrests

A 45-year-old Coupeville man could face prison time if convicted of the latest in a series of drinking-and-driving…

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Oak Harbor police seek info on attempted rape

Oak Harbor police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who tried to sexually assault…

Lt. Don Baer with the Oak Harbor Fire Department demonstrates the difficulty in finding and retrieving rescue equipment from the crammed compartment of the rescue aid truck the department is replacing.

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Oak Harbor approves purchase of rescue aid truck

A simple request for a rescue aid truck for the Oak Harbor Fire Department may win the award…

Ryan Parish stands in court Monday next to his attorney

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Langley arsonist gets 90 days after pleading guilty

A 28-year-old man suspected in a series of arson fires in a neighborhood near Langley pleaded guilty to…

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Oak Harbor takes a stab at gun regulation

Oak Harbor City Council took a stand in favor of gun control Tuesday, risking a lawsuit from a…

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Dog dumper caught, plans on euthanizing pets

Island County’s animal control officer tracked down a man who abandoned two aggressive dogs that attacked hikers last…

Joshua Lambert is representing himself in Island County Superior Court. He is accused of murdering his two grandfathers in October of 2011.

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Suspected killer swaps confession for cup of coffee and cash

Suspected double-murderer Joshua Lambert led detectives to a hidden shotgun for $50 and offered to write a confession…

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Town planner gets jail time

Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick will have to spend more than two weeks in jail and will likely resign…

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Oak Harbor man charged after allegedly assaulting girlfriend and possibly breaking arm

A 37-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of choking and hitting his girlfriend, possibly breaking her arm, court…

Whidbey resident Phillip Cook took this photo of the wayward dogs that caused the state to close a park. He fed the dogs and helped catch them.

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Loose dogs caught at Fort Ebey State Park

Fort Ebey State Park on Central Whidbey was reopened this weekend when two aggressive dogs were finally caught…

Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick

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Judge sends Langley mayor to jail for 15 days

Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick will have to spend more than two weeks in jail and will likely resign…