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Man charged in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian

A driver accused of running over a man in Coupeville in 2024 is now facing a felony charge.

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Judges’ Christmas party leads to recusal request

Prosecutor Greg Banks requested Judge Christon Skinner’s recusal from a case against Tracy Abuhl.

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Island County commissioner on medical leave for a month

Jill Johnson experienced a health scare.

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Oak Harbor man killed by police identified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the man was Yancy Carcamo.

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Woessner to continue serving community after council

Jim Woessner retired from the Oak Harbor City Council last week but plans to remain active.

Department of War image of a P-8 Poseidon.

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P-8 from Whidbey tracked near Mexico

The “spy jet” circled near Tijuana before returning to base.

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Bail revoked for suspect in DV, rape case

Bailey Rosenthal is accused of beating his girlfriend, who recently gave birth to his child.

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Measles exposure includes ferry

Health departments in Snohomish and King counties reported three confirmed cases during the holidays

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Judge denies motion to disqualify prosecutor in mask case

Tracy Abuhl allegedly refused to wear a mask while observing ballot counting in 2024.

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Oak Harbor man killed by police after crime spree still unidentified

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported his identity would be released this week.

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2025, a year for protesting

Here are the top news stories from Whidbey News-Times in 2025.

Jill Johnson

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Commissioner cleared in hostile workplace investigation

Attorney investigated a complaint against Commissioner Jill Johnson brought by a fellow commissioner

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Whidbey woman severely injured in I-5 crash

The woman was injured in a one-car accident early in the morning on Dec. 24.