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Wallace saga continues with lawsuit against county

Jay Wallace’s feud with Island County continues as the former deputy followed his $500,000 claim of damages with…

Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock considers a bust of former United States Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. He received the bust for 20 years on the bench.

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Judge judged superior by peers

Through the window of his chambers, Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock can see a small, red…

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Planning director finalists not named

Four finalists for the Island County planning director position will be grilled during a closed-door, executive session June…

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Fewer county planning tasks expected

The Island County Planning Commission will probably tackle fewer issues this year as a result of the slow-healing…

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Sock hops, streaker busted

A 16-year-old student at Oak Harbor High School was arrested Thursday for streaking through Parker Hall during lunchtime.…

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Fire costs more soon

People who want to light big fires in Island County will have to pay more and burn faster…

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Krieg wins county job with second lowest bid

The Island County commissioners didn’t award the county’s first project funded by federal stimulus dollars to the lowest…

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Drugstore robber gets 6-year sentence

Stephen Allen robbed Walgreens at gunpoint while visiting Oak Harbor with a friend March 15. The 23-year-old Kirkland…

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Two islanders face robbery, assault charges

Two Whidbey Island residents have been charged with robbing and assaulting a man they met at a Clinton…

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‘Deadliest Catch’ nets big crowd

The crew of the Northwestern may have a better idea what it’s like to be king crab in…

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Filing period kicks off election summer

Oak Harbor financial advisor Scott Dudley said he will file as a candidate for Oak Harbor City Council…

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Thief steals from elderly, goes to prison

A 61-year-old Langley woman is going to prison for stealing money and jewelry from rooms at a Freeland…

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Special sentence due in sex case

A 30-year-old man accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl he met online will likely…