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A screenshot from Prosecutor Greg Banks' personal email was included in court filings.

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Prosecutor asks for sanctions in Elections Office mask case

A high-profile legal dispute has grown even more heated and potentially costly.

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St. Clair dispels rumors of early goodbye

County Commissioner Janet St. Clair has no plans for stepping down before the end of her term.

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The hillside housing development near Walmart has been sitting unfinished for five years.

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Stalled hillside development may get extension

The fate of a visible but unfinished residential development in Oak Harbor may be decided next week.

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Tires smoke on a Growler as it makes a touch-and-go landing at the Navy's Outlying Field Coupeville.

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Navy releases draft of revised study on Growlers

The Navy is gathering comments about the draft, which can be submitted on the website until April 28

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Inmate will be medicated against his will

James Madden appeared in Island County Superior Court to face two criminal cases against him.

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Island County Jail study shows problems are beyond renovation

The only real solution is to build a new facility, the Island County Jail Feasibility Study shows.

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A heavy truck passes over Deception Pass Bridge.

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Plan recommends $3.2 million in seismic work on Deception Pass Bridge

“If a bridge remains open, it has been deemed safe for travel.”

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Supreme Court won’t hear public records lawsuit against Langley

After nine years, a lawsuit against the city of Langley over public records is finally over.

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Superior Court experiences busy trial schedule

It could be March Madness in the County Superior Court due to an unusual number of felony trials.

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Island Transit offers fare-free service on Whidbey and Camano islands.

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Change in transit sales tax looks unlikely

Uncertainty in state and federal government may waylay discussions about lowering the sales tax.

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Freeland woman who punched store clerk pleads insanity

The woman punched a store clerk to steal a $6 bottle of Fireball whiskey last month.

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Island County’s ‘safer smoking kits’ program draws criticism, questions

Some Whidbey leaders are criticizing a program that provides “safer smoking kits” to drug users.

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Hazelo pleads ‘innocent’ to disturbing Elections Office

Hazelo appeared in a courtroom packed with his supporters Wednesday to answer criminal charges.