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Oak Harbor man accused of owning machine gun
A domestic violence arrest in Oak Harbor led to the discovery of an illegal automatic weapon.
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COVID rates rise among kids
Rates of COVID-19 among children rose as another child care center was shuttered temporarily.
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Cop killer loses yet another appeal
The state Court of Appeals rejected a cop killer’s challenge to his 1987 conviction.
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Burn ban snuffed out
Island County Sheriff Rick Felici lifted the ban on outdoor burning as of midnight on Sept. 30.
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Man accused of stealing $2K in tools
Charles A. Beens was charged in Island County Superior Court with theft in the second degree.
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South Whidbey child rapist to return for hearing
The Court of Appeals entered an order to transport Jonathan S. Sage to Island County Superior Court.
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Pot sales are higher during pandemic
A jump in marijuana usage is a phenomenon that’s been seen in Island County since the pandemic began.
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Whidbey hospital district asking for levy increase
WhidbeyHealth is asking for its first levy lift for operations in the hospital district’s history.
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Burn bans eased
A return to wet, cooler weather means campers and s’mores enthusiasts can spark up fires once again.
Opinion
In Our Opinion: No matter the nuisance, accessibility to public records is vital
The Public Records Act is based on the concept that the government should be transparent.
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COVID increase may be due to Labor Day gatherings
The 14-day case rate for Sept. 2-15 was 281 per 100,000 people.