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Man accused of stealing $2K in tools
Charles A. Beens was charged in Island County Superior Court with theft in the second degree.
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South Whidbey child rapist to return for hearing
The Court of Appeals entered an order to transport Jonathan S. Sage to Island County Superior Court.
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Pot sales are higher during pandemic
A jump in marijuana usage is a phenomenon that’s been seen in Island County since the pandemic began.
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Whidbey hospital district asking for levy increase
WhidbeyHealth is asking for its first levy lift for operations in the hospital district’s history.
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Burn bans eased
A return to wet, cooler weather means campers and s’mores enthusiasts can spark up fires once again.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: No matter the nuisance, accessibility to public records is vital
The Public Records Act is based on the concept that the government should be transparent.
News
COVID increase may be due to Labor Day gatherings
The 14-day case rate for Sept. 2-15 was 281 per 100,000 people.
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South Whidbey public records advocate blasts cities’ incomplete, litigious responses
South Whidbey resident Eric Hood has collected around $1 million in Public Records Act lawsuits.
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Wanted child molest suspect back in jail
Michael Cheatham of Oak Harbor, 39, has been charged with multiple counts of child molestation.
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COVID cases trend downward
At the same time, the number of people getting vaccinated in the county has picked up.