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High court to review case of man who killed son
The Washington State Supreme Court recently served the Island County prosecutor with some mixed news. The good news…
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Veteran McDowell vs. upstart Homola
It’s hard to imagine two North Whidbey residents more different than the candidates vying to represent the area…
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Threats to kill alleged
A report of a man threatening to burn down an Oak Harbor home resulted in a very brief…
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Man allegedly points gun at wife
A 33-year-old resident is accused of pointing a handgun at his wife in front of their two children,…
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Assaults on wife called felonious
A 21-year-old Oak Harbor man is facing multiple felony charges for choking and assaulting his wife on three…
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Obama, McCain snubbed for Whidbey politicians
The economy was on the minds of more than 100 residents who decided to forego the presidential debate…
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Matches blamed for fire
A boy accidentally set his Oak Harbor house on fire while playing with matches Oct. 3. The Friday…
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Registered voters lag in county this year
Employees at the Island County Auditor’s Office are busy inputting information from last-minute filings of voter registration forms.…
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County needs budget knife
There’s a hole in Island County’s budget and it’s not clear how it will be filled. Island County…
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Nephew of Whidbey cop killer wanted by police
Ryan Hutchinson, the nephew of a South Whidbey cop killer, threatened to murder deputies and is now wanted…
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War vet dodges police assault charges
Prosecutors dropped charges against a 23-year-old veteran of the war in Afghanistan who was accused of assaulting and…
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Haddon tackles Haugen for State Senate seat
Mary Margaret Haugen and Linda Haddon may not have a lot in common, but one thing they share…
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Family escapes burning home
A family escaped a fire at a Rolling Hills home last Wednesday, but the home was badly damaged.…