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Vandal targets business windows

A homeless man with a history of throwing rocks broke windows at four businesses in Clinton.

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Eric Keo was sentenced to prison for manslaughter and other charges this week. He was represented by attorney Craig Platt.

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Shooter sentenced in death of teenager

Eric Keo shot and killed a friend during a gathering at an Oak Harbor home in 2022.

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Driver arrested following fatal crash

A hit-and-rush accident in Oak Harbor on June 5 claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman.

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Trust Board appointment stirs political dispute

Depending on who you ask, political machination or paranoia is at the heart of recent turmoil on a…

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Island Transit board fires executive director

The executive director was fired and the Human Resources director was placed on leave.

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Reward offered in sign theft case

Island County Commissioner’s campaign manager is offering a reward related to sign theft.

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Massage therapist charged with sex crimes

A Freeland massage therapist is accused of sexually assaulting two clients last year.

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Planning director steps down, takes job fixing county code

Jonathan Lange is now the head of the county department of planning and community development.

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Animal cruelty trial delayed again

The trial of a woman accused of cruelty to horses, cats and dogs has been delayed once again.

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Collier running for county seat again

Phil Collier believes that Island County government could use the experience of a businessman.

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Jail chief receives national recognition for commitment

Island County Jail Chief Jose Briones has intense stories about the state’s largest prison.

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Court commissioner appointed as district court judge

After two rounds of interviews followed by executive sessions, Island County commissioners appointed the current district court commissioner…

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Shooting investigation leads police to drugs, cash

The victim of a Jan. 11 shooting in Oak Harbor is now facing charges for allegedly dealing drugs…