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Island County Sheriff loses another job in latest budget cuts

Island County commissioners further reduced the budgets of several departments, including the sheriff’s office, during a sometimes-contentious hearing…

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‘Cupcake’ put on ice for 45 months

A 23-year-old man who a detective described as a major methamphetamine dealer in the Oak Harbor area was…

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Langley woman sentenced after jury flip-flops on ruling

A judge gave a top-of-the-range sentence to a 49-year-old Langley resident who was found guilty of vehicular assault…

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Whidbey soccer coach who raped player avoids prison

Island County Chief Criminal Deputy Colleen Kenimond was very disappointed that a former North Whidbey soccer club coach…

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Island County’s new $5 land fee is official

People who own property in Island County will have an extra fee on their tax statements next year.…

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WSU Extension volunteers plead to keep funds

Amidst grueling discussions about budget cuts, dozens of people packed into the Island County commissioners’ hearing room to…

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Oak Harbor Boys & Girls Club faces foosball suit

A former club member has filed a lawsuit against the Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor over…

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Boy hit by truck is recuperating

A North Whidbey Middle School student who was hit by a truck at a crosswalk Nov. 23 spent…

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Boy in crosswalk hit by truck in Oak Harbor

A 10-year-old student at North Whidbey Middle School was seriously injured Monday morning when he was struck by…

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Whidbey driver careens onto tidelands, another crashes into apartment complex

Two women were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after two unusual accidents in Oak Harbor…

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Law enforcement protests county cuts

Island County commissioners spread the pain around in identifying preliminary budget cuts this week to solve a $1.2…

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Burglary suspects caught in the act

Oak Harbor police officers put an end to a burglary spree when they caught a couple of burglars…

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Rapist of unconcious teen gets 5 years

An inmate at the North Nevada Correction Center will also have to spend time at a prison in…