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Appeals court affirms ruling in LIHI case

The appellate court agreed with the former county judge’s ruling that the proposed project did not conform to…

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County data shows racial disparity in COVID cases

An effort to address the issue in the county was delayed when the CHAB decided to go on…

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Firearms instructor sentenced for restaurant shooting

David A. Goodman was sentenced to 12 months in jail.

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Jury finds Oak Harbor man guilty of molesting two girls in 2019

Coy Bozeman was convicted of molesting two girls but not a third who also alleged she was abused.

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Man accused of criminal impersonation, exposure

The man had been using a false name and even wore a wig on occasion.

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Level 3 sex offender moves to Whidbey

Jeffery Charles Sitton moved to a home on Sunrise Park Way in Greenbank.

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Restaurants can open now that Island County moved to Phase 2

Restaurants in Island County will finally be able to serve food indoors, albeit with restrictions.

Oak Harbor firefighters responded to a garage fire last week. Photo provided

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Fire displaces family of six; blamed on space heater

No one was injured.

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Offer of towering artwork should not be squandered

Oak Harbor has a once-in-a-lifetime shot at getting a bold, superlative and truly memorable sculpture that was created…

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Unemployment in county reaches dismal high

“I do think we have a long road ahead of us,” said a regional economist.

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Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent the White House a letter complaining about the lack of of local supply.

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County should have received more vaccine

The number of vaccinated people in Island County is slightly less than the state average.

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In Our Opinion: Regional reopening plan doesn’t work for Island County

It’s ridiculous that people can’t eat inside restaurants in Island County, which has largely maintained low COVID-19 infection…