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Adam Garcia and daughter Sophia

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Man convicted of first-degree murder in death of Oak Harbor resident Adam Garcia

Christopher Malaga is guilty of shooting his friend in the face and killing him over a petty beef…

Nortier

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Nortier on short list for Island Transit director

Mike Nortier, the recently retired commanding officer at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, is one of three finalists…

Mike Nortier

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Former base commanding officer among finalists for director of Island Transit

Mike Nortier, the former commanding officer at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, is one of three finalists for…

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Island Transit board likely broke open meetings law

Island Transit board members may have violated the Open Public Meetings Act during a recent executive session.

Murder suspect Christopher Malaga appears in court with his attorney

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Oak Harbor teen loses one friend, testifies against another | Corrected

The central witness in a murder that happened in a sleepy Oak Harbor neighborhood in 2014 took the…

A $50-million expansion project continues at Whidbey General Hospital as the new administration works to repair the hospital’s finances and the credit rating on bonds.

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Whidbey General Hospital sees its bond rating rebound

The credit rating on Whidbey General Hospital’s $50-million general obligation bonds to fund the expansion of the Coupeville…

Murder suspect Christopher Malaga appears in court with his attorney

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Murder defense says wrong man accused

Defense attorneys are expected to argue that police simply have the wrong guy in a murder trial starting…

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No charges in fatal Camano stabbing

A Camano Island man accused of stabbing a man to death was released from jail after the prosecutor…

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Victim seriously injured in Oak Harbor assault

A Feb. 10 assault in Oak Harbor left a man with a broken ankle and bleeding in his…

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Counselor caught with teenage boy at bridge arrested

A drug-and-alcohol counselor caught in a compromising position with a teenage client at Deception Pass Bridge is facing…

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Counselor facing charge after being caught at bridge with teenage boy

A drug-and-alcohol counselor who was caught in a compromising position with a teenage client at Deception Pass Bridge…

Andrea Horner and Deborah Wallin push little Ella and Emma on Northeast  Seventh Avenue Thursday afternoon. They said walking on the road can feel dangerous because of the lack of sidewalks in some places.

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Seventh Street improvements in Oak Harbor appear likely; Bayshore Drive extension a low priority

A change in road construction priorities in Oak Harbor may bring relief someday to those who drive or…

Camano Island resident Gabriel Birch appears in court Monday with attorney Steve McKay.

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Camano man accused in fatal stabbing released from jail without charges

A Camano Island man accused of stabbing a man to death was released from jail this week after…