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    Articles by Jessie Stensland
    Deputy accused of rape quits job after internal inquiry
    Deputy accused of rape quits job after internal...
    By Jessie Stensland • March 15, 2024 1:30 am

    An internal investigation of a former Sheriff’s deputy describes details of the criminal case.

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    Photo by Jessie Stensland
    County to study possible improvements to jail
    By Jessie Stensland • March 12, 2024 1:30 am

    The Island County jail houses a diverse range of individuals.

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    Hawkins
    Hawkins retiring as district court judge
    By Jessie Stensland • March 8, 2024 1:30 am

    Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins will leave behind a remarkable legal legacy.

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    State budget has $2.5M for island projects
    State budget has $2.5M for island projects
    By Jessie Stensland • March 8, 2024 1:30 am

    Lawmakers secured funds for workforce housing, a feasibility study for a sports complex and more.

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An architect’s drawing shows what the proposed hotel would look like in downtown Oak Harbor.
    Developers plan Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor
    By Jessie Stensland • March 5, 2024 1:30 am

    Developers are planning to build an extended-stay Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor.

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    Steven Myres
    Myres announces candidacy for Island County commissioner
    By Jessie Stensland • March 5, 2024 1:30 am

    Langley resident is fourth candidate for the District 1 seat

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    Shoplifting turns into gunplay on South Whidbey
    Shoplifting turns into gunplay on South Whidbey
    By Jessie Stensland • February 28, 2024 1:30 am

    A thief threatened an employee at Goose Community Grocer with a handgun.

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Piper the happy puppy is looking for a good home.
    WAIF sees increase in pet surrenders
    By Jessie Stensland • February 27, 2024 1:30 am

    WAIF experienced a significant increase in dog and cat intakes last year.

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    Oak Harbor city administrator loses job
    By Jessie Stensland • February 27, 2024 1:30 am

    Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright terminated the employment of the city administrator last week.

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    Oak Harbor motorcyclist arrested for speeding
    Oak Harbor motorcyclist arrested for speeding
    By Jessie Stensland • February 23, 2024 1:30 am

    The man is accused of driving a motorcycle through Oak Harbor at a high speed on Feb. 19.

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    Stolen truck returned at gunpoint
    Stolen truck returned at gunpoint
    By Jessie Stensland • February 23, 2024 1:30 am

    The owner of a stolen pickup truck pointed a gun at the man in the driver’s seat to get his keys back

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    Oak Harbor man charged with vehicular homicide
    Oak Harbor man charged with vehicular homicide
    By Jessie Stensland • February 21, 2024 1:30 am

    The driver in a fatal, crash on Whidbey Island had a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit.

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    Trial in shooting death of Oak Harbor teenager set for March 12
    Trial in shooting death of Oak Harbor teenager...
    By Jessie Stensland • February 16, 2024 1:30 am

    The trial will likely involve several expert witnesses and may hinge on the testimony of a young man

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