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Island County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Garden and Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue Firefighter Jerry Helm pretend to wrestle for control of a basketball. Island police and firefighters will square off in a game of hoops next Saturday to raise money for Coupeville Pastor Garrett Arnold.

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Whidbey responders face off Saturday to raise money for injured pastor

When Whidbey cops face off against island firefighters in a fundraising basketball match next Saturday, it will all…

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Candidates differ on Island County government’s role

Whom to choose? Political newcomer Jeff Lauderdale or incumbent Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson couldn’t be more…

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Honda plows into county elections office in Coupeville

The Island County Elections Office in Coupeville was damaged Tuesday afternoon when a car rolled into the office’s…

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Hayes, Riggs vie for open District 10 House seat

The reapportionment of the 10th Legislative District left it much as it was before – a swing district…

Jill Johnson

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Accusations fly at Freeland voter forum

The origins of a U.S. Navy investigation centered on the spouse of incumbent Island County Commissioner Angie Homola…

Mike McVay

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New Island County plan may affect beach access

A long-range planning document that will dictate development on shorelines in rural Island County over the next 20…

State representative candidates Norma Smith

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Island County candidates square off as election day draws nigh

Candidates for local, state and federal races sparred in Oak Harbor Thursday at the first of a series…

A North Whidbey home was destroyed early this morning when a fire consumed much the structure's roof. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

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Blaze destroys North Whidbey home

An early morning blaze claimed a home on North Whidbey today. According to Marv Koorn, chief of North…

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Island County museum fans protest cut as commissioners finalize budget

The Island County Commissioners are on the verge of hammering out a working budget this week. The last…

Jan Ellis and Bill Noack wave homemade protest signs in front of Regency on Whidbey Monday afternoon. They are mad about recent staff changes and have disagreements with management of Regency's assisted living facility.

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Regency on Whidbey protestors dispute managers

Dissatisfaction over a recent staff change and other gripes with Regency on Whidbey leadership recently led to a…

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Wrecks still on Monkey Hill’s back

hree people went to the hospital Thursday for injuries they suffered in a car accident on North Whidbey.…

Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson’s recent request that the state Attorney General’s Office review the board’s compliance of open public meeting laws has gained some traction. A specialist with the office has reviewed her complaints and agreed to look into the matter further.

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Attorney general’s office examines county commissioner’s allegation

A state expert has reviewed Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson’s allegations that the board has run afoul of…

Tim Neraf assists Michael Christensen

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Freeland’s Nichols Brothers lands $17M ferry contract

There are a lot of smiling faces at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders this week. Company officials announced the…