A former substance abuse treatment provider and Compass Health administrator caught with child pornography in a Homeland Security dragnet was taken into custody in court… Continue reading
A 24-year-old man is accused of choking and trying to rape a woman at a Clinton home Wednesday, Nov. 7, according to court documents. Dederick… Continue reading
There was no shooting in Oak Harbor earlier this week, despite rumors to the contrary that were spread around social media. Oak Harbor Police Chief… Continue reading
There was no clear trend in local elections for the first count of ballots Tuesday. In Island County races, Democratic candidate Janet St. Clair, a… Continue reading
Two people have filed lawsuits against Island Transit over an incident that occurred three years ago. Oak Harbor attorney Kenneth Manni filed two separate complaints… Continue reading
On Wednesday, members of the Oak Harbor City Council will consider a 1 percent increase in the property taxes the city collects. Under state law,… Continue reading
Tips on a Facebook page led to the arrest of a man whom law enforcement described as a violent offender and dangerous. Deputies with the… Continue reading
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Oct. 25 At 7:17 a.m., a driver reported that a… Continue reading
Nonprofit buys historic Haller House
A sex-crime case is close to finally being resolved in Island County Superior Court after a series of delays over the last two years. Oak… Continue reading
A 34-year-old man is accused of trying to attack his wife at her Oak Harbor home and stabbing a knife through a door, according to… Continue reading
A defense attorney withdrew recently from representing a defendant in Island County Superior Court after obtaining a no-contact order against the man. Judge Alan Hancock… Continue reading
A Freeland man who sexually assaulted a sleeping woman at a South Whidbey cabin four years ago was sent to prison last week. Island County… Continue reading
Oak Harbor officials may lock up the city jail and throw away the key, metaphorically speaking. Oak Harbor Police Chief Kevin Dresker is working with… Continue reading
Island Transit board members have chosen four finalists to be the next executive director for the agency. The public is invited to meet them during… Continue reading
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Saturday, Oct. 6 At 12:40 p.m., a Ducken Road resident reported… Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen wants the Navy to rethink a proposed fourfold increase in the number of EA-18G Growler aircraft practices at a small Central… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor police officer suffered minor injuries when a driver struck him with a car while fleeing arrest Oct. 9, according to court documents.… Continue reading
Felici, Campbell outline differing priorities for job
The Navy is asking for public comment on a draft “memorandum of agreement” regarding EA-18G Growler aircraft and historic properties on Whidbey Island even though… Continue reading
