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Man accused of assaulting woman, stealing phone, calling to threaten her
A Langley man is being held in jail on a $25,000 bail bond and facing a long list…
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Mayor defends city administrator against vote of no confidence
Severns responded point by point to the council’s lengthy motion of no confidence in Blaine Oborn.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Hoffmire, Mischo, Stucky are right for council
Election season has exposed a rift between Oak Harbor City Council and the city administration that is deep…
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Commutation reduces sentence in 1998 crime spree
Rogelio Vasquez’s extraordinary redemption story culminated when the governor signed a commutation.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: School board incumbents need voters’ support
The schools need leaders who will work together and get things done, not argue over dogma.
News
Boy accused of stomping phone following fight
The boy was charged in Island County Superior Court with malicious mischief in the third degree.
News
Woman files lawsuit against alleged child rapist
The woman filed a complaint for damages against her former stepfather 73-year-old Charles Ringer Jr.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Voters should help hospital get back on its feet
Voters should support a levy increase to fund operations at Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.
News
Redistricted Whidbey could be part of all-island 10th
The idea of an all-island District 10 has divided opinions among officials.
News
Deer is relieved of arrow
A deer that had been running around Coupeville for weeks is apparently free from its painful burden.
News
Shore projects for salmon planned for Whidbey
Large projects are planned for Whidbey beaches on Navy property and at Deception Pass State Park.
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Oak Harbor man accused of raping, molesting child
Prosecutors charged Jethro “Marley” Maffel in Island County Superior Court Oct. 1.