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Whidbey Sea-Tac Shuttle bus involved in 5-car accident on I-5
A Whidbey Sea-Tac shuttle bus was involved in a five-car accident late afternoon that caused a lengthy backup…
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$100,000 from feds boosts drug court effort
Island County won a $100,000 federal grant this fall to help people in drug court stay on the…
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Larsen wins, Dean clings to recount hope in Island County race
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen narrowly beat his opponent in a come-from-behind ballot count, but the race for Island…
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$100,000 from feds boosts Island County drug court effort
Island County won a $100,000 federal grant this fall to help people in drug court stay on the…
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Emerson sues Dean over flyer in Island County election
On the day before the election, Island County commissioner candidate Kelly Emerson and her husband filed a lawsuit…
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Dean predicts recount is coming in Island County
Island County Commissioner John Dean predicts a recount will be necessary to decide his tight race with Kelly…
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Heroin charge looms for Whidbey woman charged in fatal wreck
A 22-year-old Oak Harbor woman who is facing three vehicular homicide charges was back in court Monday for…
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Emerson, Engle take commanding leads in Island County election
Election night was a big success for the Republican establishment in Island County. The first count of ballots…
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A host to ghosts: Strange happenings in the Island County Museum
An average person would be freaked out. Working late at the Island County Historical Society Museum in Coupeville…
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Oak Harbor man allegedly breaks in, beats girlfriend
A 24-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of breaking into an apartment and beating his ex-girlfriend, court documents…
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Family discipline dispute leads to assault charge for Navy man
A 30-year-old Navy man is accused of assaulting his wife after she tried to prevent him from disciplining…
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American Legion barely survives its bookkeeper
A bookkeeper’s theft nearly caused the American Legion in Oak Harbor to go under after 81 years of…
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Union claims Island County missed chance to save hundreds of thousands in health insurance expenses
Members of Island County’s largest union are upset that county officials missed a deadline to give notice that…