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Woman accused of hitting sleeping man with beer bottle
A 39-year-old Oak Harbor woman is accused of hitting a sleeping man on the head with a beer…
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Greenbank man accused of raping unconscious woman
A 36-year-old Greenbank man is in jail after he was allegedly caught raping an unconscious woman at his…
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Commissioners ask governor for variance
Island County commissioners asked Gov. Jay Inslee for special permission to allow some small businesses to get back…
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WhidbeyHealth CEO’s contract extended for another year
The CEO of WhidbeyHealth will continue to steer the hospital district through the pandemic crisis for another year.
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Surprise candidates emerge during annual Filing Week
Candidate filing week had a few surprises after all for Whidbey Island, according to candidate filings as of…
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Most felonies are domestic violence as other many cases set aside
Four people this month have appeared in Island County Superior Court after being accused of domestic-violence-related crimes.
Opinion
Editorial: Governor, allow the show to go on at Blue Fox Drive-in
Somehow people are choosing sides when it comes to COVID-19. And it’s evidently an oddly shaped virus since…
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Hospital resuming elective surgeries
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center officials have a timeline for reopening services, clinics and even its cafe as the community…
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No surprises on first day of filing week
The first day of candidate filing week didn’t yield any big surprises in those who are seeking elected…
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Iconic inn gets new cedar roof thanks to grant
The iconic Captain Whidbey Inn near Coupeville is closed to visitors, but the rustic structure has a dazzling…
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Pandemic’s impacts on county budget mitigated
Island County government is predicted to lose millions of dollars in sales taxes and other revenues this year…