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After 15 years on lam, sailor is back in the news
James Tait Praefke vanished from the brig at Navy Base Kitsap Bangor 15 years ago.
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Island County gathers materials in response to court order
A federal court issued the subpoena for information related to jet noise from NAS Whidbey.
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OB/GYN alleges discrimination in lawsuit against WhidbeyHealth
Dr. Melissa Chin alleges discrimination based on her gender and national origin.
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Man accused of assaulting homeless man, police officers
An Oak Harbor man is charged with assaulting a homeless man with a leash and biting a police…
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Dingy thief drives away from Cornet Bay | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
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DNA ties suspect to hit-and-run, burglary
A man from Kansas is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle on South Whidbey, running from the scene…
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Accused murderer bails out, turns himself in to Helena, Mont., police
An Oak Harbor man accused of committing a 2011 murder in Montana posted a $500,000 bail bond last…
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Pandemic yields plethora of UFO sightings
Perhaps people are staying up later at night because of the pandemic.
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Judge declines to revoke accused child rapist’s bail
A judge declined to revoke bail for a man charged with child rape who is accused of violating…
Opinion
Editorial: Police body cams aren’t perfect, but are vital technology
A body-worn video camera is not a perfect tool for police officers, but it is an essential one.
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Parks director parks lawnmower after 37 years
Being in charge of city parks may seem like a sunshiny job dedicated to mowing lawns, planting flowers…