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Dike Road reopening delayed to end of Sept.

Dike Road on North Whidbey likely won’t be reopened until the end of the month because of stability…

Peggy Sue Thomas at trial.

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Peggy Sue got released: TV show recounts sensational Whidbey Island murder

Just as one of the parties in a highly publicized murder case was released from prison, yet another…

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Man charged with rape held on $250,000 bail

A 35-year-old man is being held in Island County jail in lieu of $250,000 bail after he allegedly…

Christine Cribb

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AG ruling on tourism grants backs county

An informal decision from the state Attorney General’s Office may change how counties and cities distribute lodging tax…

Dresker

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City, top chief candidate move to negotiations

The man who would be police chief will be in Oak Harbor next week to negotiate a contract.

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Server malfunction leaves county offices without email

Many Island County staff members learned just how important good-old-fashioned email technology still is to their jobs this…

Greenbank resident Bruce Montgomery stands on beach property that is the subject of a lawsuit. The county claims that the property is public while Montgomery argues he owns it.

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Judge denies county motion in beach-access lawsuit

A dispute over public beach access in Greenbank will likely go to trial in October.

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New Oak Harbor police chief to be named today

Oak Harbor’s new police chief will be named today.

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Nortier at wheel in effort to get IT on track

Mike Nortier, the director, has been riding bus routes to help him get a feel for both the…

Mike Nortier

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Nortier at wheel in effort to get get IT on track

Don’t be surprised if the new leader of Island Transit takes a seat next to you on the…

Officer Jenn Gravel is congratulated by Mayor Bob Severns for her role in helping a domestic violence victim recently.

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Oak Harbor police officer earns Distinguished Service Medal

An officer’s diligence and professionalism in investigating a serious assault put a halt to a rapidly escalating cycle…

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Homola to challenge Bailey

Two Oak Harbor women are vying for a state Senate seat that may be crucial in determining which…

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Town wants dangerous intersection fixed

According to emergency response records in Island County, 31 accidents have occurred in the last five years at…