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Suspect back in jail after threats

A North Whidbey man was accused of threatening a roommate after firing a rifle .

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No GOP candidates for county-level positions yet

Registered voters can file for public office during candidate filing week May 4-8.

Leatherwood

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Survey paints troubling picture of leadership, morale in Coupeville schools

A new survey reported staff dissatisfaction with the Coupeville superintendent and school board.

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Armed man threatens roommate

A Whidbey man was charged with felony harassment and unlawful possession of a firearm.

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At long last, Langley will get IT upgrades

The city of Langley will be getting a long-overdue tech upgrade soon.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Sweeping away the broom

About 100 people volunteered to help eradicate scotch broom from infested locations on South Whidbey

Photo by David Welton. Dr. Terrence Wong, at left, and Dr. Marshall Corson are offering expanded cardiac services at the WhidbeyHealth hospital district.

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Expanding heart care close to home

A pair of cardiologists are bringing new heart to WhidbeyHealth hospital with expanded medical care.

Wiener

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Freeland man pleads guilty to murdering mother

Justin Wiener pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to murder in the first degree.

Anna Albert

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Victim mourned at vehicular homicide sentencing

Oak Harbor resident Travis Loetterle was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes.

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Larsen requests money for county projects

The federal government may help fund a couple of expensive but important Island County projects.

A city of Oak Harbor map shows the areas of annexation as well as the “donut holes” of unincorporated land.

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City annexation may face legal fight

An environmental group has pledged to challenge the legality of Oak Harbor’s recent annexation.

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Oak Harbor teen arrested for alleged kidnapping

A 17-year-old boy was arrested last week on suspicion of kidnapping a teenage girl at gunpoint.

Lynda Clare Mercy, at left, was sentenced this week for murdering Whidbey resident Thomas Flood.

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Whidbey handyman remembered by his family as his murderer is sentenced

Thomas Flood was parked on the side of a Whidbey Island road when he was murdered by a…