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Man charged in police chase at the bridge

A Renton man is accused of leading a deputy on a short but fast chase in February.

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Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police

Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if…

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Coupeville man charged with rape of a child

Caleb M. Brunner is accused of sexually abusing a child for years.

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Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title

A former candidate for the Coupeville School Board is challenging the language for a school levy ballot measure…

Photo by Joe Kunzler
An EA-18G Growler with jamming pods flies over Whidbey Island.

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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela

The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.

Photo by Cynthia Woerner
A newt swims in one of the ponds

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Don’t tread on newts that are on the move

In fact, it’s the tail end of the migration of juvenile newts from the ponds to woodland areas.

Photo by Lisa Kuhnlein
Edmundo Corrales was a beloved teacher in Anacortes.

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Memorial planned for beloved teacher, Mr. Corrales

Edmundo Corrales was killed in a four-car accident on Highway 20 near Deception Pass.

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Bacon pans fellow Island County commissioners for in-fighting

She did not support either Commissioner Janet St. Clair or Jill Johnson as the 2026 chairperson.

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County commissioners freeze new positions

Jobs in budget will be reassessed in June.

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Island County adopts new sales tax, 2026 budget

Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes.

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Hospital board votes to change president

The board that oversees Whidbey’s public hospital district recently changed its leadership.

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School mourns Oak Harbor man killed in crash

An Oak Harbor resident who was a beloved teacher at Anacortes High School was killed in a four-car…

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Warrant issued for man accused of eluding police

Ronald B. Millado, 46, didn’t show up for his plea and sentencing hearing.