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New Whidbey, Camano joint tourism board approved
A board that spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each year is being replaced.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows love for Growler squadron
Photos and videos posted online show the Israeli prime minister with several NAS Whidbey members.
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Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury
The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.
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Sentencing set in murder of Whidbey man
A jury found 67-year-old Lynda Mercy, a Bellingham resident, guilty of murder.
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Oak Harbor Lions fete 75 years with seafood extravaganza
The Oak Harbor Lions Club is holding a special event to fill guests to the gills with seafood.
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Hospital, HealthTech at odds as board eyes contract
The hospital’s contract with HealthTech expires in March of 2027.
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Oak Harbor man accused of possessing child porn
A Navy man is accused of exchanging images of child porn and bestiality with a chief petty officer.
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County sets meetings for potential jail sites
Island County leaders are looking at three possible locations for the construction of a new jail.
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Attorney appointed to hospital board
Katherine Nelson is a health dispute arbitrator and attorney.
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St. Clair not seeking reelection, ‘Granta Claus’ throws hat in ring
This year is a consequential election year for Island County government.
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Man charged in peculiar car chase
Charges include trying to elude a pursuing police vehicle, criminal trespass and malicious mischief.
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Oak Harbor Lions Club fight results in lawsuit, police investigation
Two groups of people are claiming to be the rightful board of directors of the club.