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Island County Sheriff announces series of jail reforms

In response to a report on an inmate’s death, Island County Sheriff Mark Brown announced that he has…

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Oak Harbor man arrested for threats, claims laser aimed at his genitals

An Oak Harbor man was arrested for exposing himself to a family and threatening to kill his neighbor…

The Deception Pass Bridge will be closed to motorists for five nights this month for paving.

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Deception Pass bridge closed nightly July 12-17 for paving

Deception Pass bridge will close to traffic for five consecutive nights beginning Sunday, July 12, according to the…

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Island County sheriff announces series of jail reforms

In response to a report on an inmate’s death, Island County Sheriff Mark Brown announced that he has…

Bryan Ross signs paperwork in court Tuesday as attorney Craig Platt and Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks look on.

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Rape conviction vacated over prosecutor’s omission

A Camano Island man’s rape conviction was vacated Tuesday because a former deputy prosecutor didn’t disclose potentially exculpatory…

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Body on Whidbey beach identified as Orcas Island man | Update

The dead man discovered in the water off a North Whidbey beach Wednesday was an Orcas Island resident,…

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Investigation shows death a result of ‘catastrophic’ failures at Island County Jail

“Catastrophic systemic failures” at the Island County Jail led to a 25-year-old man’s death from dehydration April 8,…

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Protest sheds light on Island County Jail failures

More than 250 people, many of them from Lopez Island, took part in the protest of the Island…

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Three have died inside Island County Jail in nine years

Keaton Farris was the second person to die in the Island County Jail in 18 months and the…

Fred Farris leads more than 250 protesters along Front Street in Coupeville on Father’s Day. The crowd gathered to protest the death of his son

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Father of late inmate leads protest of Island County jail conditions

More than 250 people in black shirts, many holding signs, quietly marched through Coupeville on Sunday to the…

A man who fell out of his kayak clings to the rock face at Deception Pass Saturday.

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Kayakers saved from icy waters beneath Deception Pass Bridge

Thanks to Deception Pass Tours, Father’s Day weekend didn’t turn into a tragedy for one man and his…

Keaton Farris was just 25 years old when he died from dehydration in the Island County Jail April 8. A detective’s long-awaited investigation into the tragedy was released this week.

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Island County Jail under scrutiny following mentally ill inmate’s death; Father’s Day protest planned

“Catastrophic systemic failures” at the Island County Jail led to a 25-year-old man’s death from dehydration April 8,…

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Island Transit seeks input on Route 411

As of Aug. 3, the wheels on the 411 bus will no longer go ‘round and ‘round.