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Island Transit board fires executive director
The executive director was fired and the Human Resources director was placed on leave.
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Reward offered in sign theft case
Island County Commissioner’s campaign manager is offering a reward related to sign theft.
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Massage therapist charged with sex crimes
A Freeland massage therapist is accused of sexually assaulting two clients last year.
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Planning director steps down, takes job fixing county code
Jonathan Lange is now the head of the county department of planning and community development.
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Animal cruelty trial delayed again
The trial of a woman accused of cruelty to horses, cats and dogs has been delayed once again.
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Collier running for county seat again
Phil Collier believes that Island County government could use the experience of a businessman.
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Jail chief receives national recognition for commitment
Island County Jail Chief Jose Briones has intense stories about the state’s largest prison.
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Court commissioner appointed as district court judge
After two rounds of interviews followed by executive sessions, Island County commissioners appointed the current district court commissioner…
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Shooting investigation leads police to drugs, cash
The victim of a Jan. 11 shooting in Oak Harbor is now facing charges for allegedly dealing drugs…
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Police chase ends with rollover
A 19-year-old Bellevue resident is accused of leading a deputy on a high-speed chase on back roads of…
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Man with machete arrested for assault
A witness saw a pickup truck with a machete-wielding passenger chasing after a man riding a bicycle.
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Serial restroom harasser strikes again
A man was arrested for accosting a woman in a public restroom two days after he got out…
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UW study finds health implications from Growler noise
A study on the health effects of noise from Growlers and an opinion piece received strong reactions.