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Man arrested in stabbing outside SPiN Cafe

The report states that the suspect stood up for his girlfriend after several men were rude to her.

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Rep. Larsen casts a vote in the Epstein files legislation

He pointed out that Trump supported releasing the files, changed his mind and changed his mind again

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Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract

The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.

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Camano Island couple accused of welfare fraud

The state claims they wrongfully obtained more than $35,000 by failing to report household income.

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Oak Harbor man charged with child rape

Judge found probable cause existed to believe the man may have committed the crimes of two counts of…

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Whidbey leaders irked about ferry fare hikes

County Commissioner Melanie Bacon drafted a letter to the Washington State Transportation Commission

A meal tray from Island County Jail has beef gravy over noodles with mixed vegetable, corn bread and garlic roll.

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Island County jail to serve cold breakfast to save money

The inmates would still get hot lunch and dinner under the option.

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Vapor forms of an EA-18G Growler as it streaks through blue skies.

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Government shutdown delays Growler study

Federal judge stays deadline for the Amended Analysis of the Environmental Impact Statement.

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Advisory vote on fireworks set for 2026, but city residents can’t take part

Measure will ask whether to ban the use of consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas.

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State Auditor issues finding against ICOM

The financial statements audit report covers the period of Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2023.

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Peterson, Marrow likely winners in council races

Oak Harbor voters made their choices clear in what appears to be a nail-biter-free election.

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Marrow and Peterson leading in Oak Harbor Council races in Tuesday election

Write-in hospital board candidacy looks to be unsuccessful

Garcia hold his daughter, Sophia.

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Prosecutor denies Oak Harbor murderer’s bid to be resentenced

Bettie Sifuentes-Hart still gets emotional when talking about her son, Adam Garcia.