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Island Transit head accused of downplaying details of DUI
Following revelations about a DUI case, Island Transit’s interim director told board members Friday that he doesn’t want…
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Preserving the ‘oak’ in Oak Harbor: Centennial oak grove planned
On breaks and at lunch time, Brad Gluth and other employees in Oak Harbor’s public works department head…
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Island Transit likely to begin collecting fares starting 2016
It’s not official yet, but the interim director of Island Transit admits it’s a near certainty that the…
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South Whidbey woman discovers footage revealing she was raped
A South Whidbey woman discovered she was raped while unconscious at a party by viewing a video that…
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Greenbank woman arrested after fleeing scene of Thursday crash
A Greenbank woman was arrested Thursday night after she crashed a pickup and fled from the scene, according…
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Cost of Oak Harbor sewer plant down, but still above original estimate
New estimates of construction costs for a sewage treatment plant in downtown Oak Harbor show the price tag…
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Man charged with pointing a gun at Oak Harbor councilwoman
Oak Harbor City Councilwoman Tara Hizon became a victim of gun violence earlier this month. She heard noises…
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State patrol to investigate accident on Camano
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatality accident on Camano Island Saturday that involved an Island County…
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WWII veteran receives surprise honor: Navy vet Jim Boswell earned Bronze Star in Normandy
By KATE DANIEL When Jim Boswell boarded the Queen Mary on Easter Sunday, 1944, his unwavering sense of…
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Murray urges investigation regarding G.I. Bill benefits
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, urged Secretary of Veterans…
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NAS Whidbey busy with construction
Several major construction projects are underway at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and the Seaplane base. Here’s what’s…
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The angler beside them: Those who fished next to Rick Cruz for years were unaware of his Vietnam commendations
By RON NEWBERRY Two fishing poles lean against a wall in Rose Cruz’s home. The sturdy rods are…
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Congressman Larsen summarizes vet roundtables
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with more than 400 veterans and their families in August in a series…