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Helping homeless presents challenges during pandemic
The people on Whidbey Island who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus are those without homes.
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Man sentenced for child porn
An 18-year-old Oak Harbor man who admitted to fantasizing about raping a grade-school-age girl was sent to prison…
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WhidbeyHealth opens drive-thru testing
People don’t have to leave their cars to get tested for coronavirus on Whidbey Island.
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Some county inmates to be released; cases delayed in response to coronavirus emergency
Island County’s law and justice system isn’t immune from the effects of the coronavirus.
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Navy’s sewage offer a fraction of city’s request, but mayor optimistic about negotiations
Oak Harbor leaders hope partnering with the Navy on the new sewage treatment plant will give ratepayers some…
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Judge in Growler case may consider classified info in chambers
The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to look at classified material before making a decision on a…
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3 Island County residents positive for COVID-19, Washington schools closing for 6 weeks
Three Island County residents have now tested positive for the coronavirus, Island County Public Health reported.
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Oak Harbor man tests positive for coronavirus
An Oak Harbor man who is the father of a student at Oak Harbor High School tested positive…
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Former Navy man sentenced for child molestation
The victim of child molestation that occurred 12 years ago cannot escape the nightmares, anxiety attacks and low…
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Appeals court upholds threat conviction
The Washington State Court of Appeals recently affirmed a 13-year-old Oak Harbor boy’s conviction in a case involving…
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Judge Alan Hancock says he won’t seek reelection
The Honorable Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock will simplify his title at the end of the…
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County, hospital prepare for virus
A run on toilet paper at grocery stores is perhaps the most noticeable visual impact the coronavirus has…
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Growler lawsuits in two federal courts entangled
Four lawsuits in two different federal courts over Navy jet noise on Whidbey Island have recently become intertwined.