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Murder suspect’s trial delayed again after three years in jail

A man accused of murdering his father was recently appointed his fourth attorney.

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Town mayor accused of ‘offensive physical conduct’

Coupeville’s former clerk filed a tort accusing the mayor of unwanted physical touching and more.

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North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District Executive Director Jay Cochran, at left, stands with Washington Recreation and Parks Association Executive Director Tiffany Hanzo Martin, receiving the Levy Legislative Award at their 76th annual WRPA conference in May.

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North Whidbey parks and rec director recognized at state conference

Jay Cochran was recognized by the Washington Recreation and Parks Association

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WAIF gets grant for spay, neuter surgeries

Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation, known as WAIF, received a $5,000 grant award from the Washington Federation of Animal…

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Island Transit purchased battery-powered vans that aren’t working out.

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Change continues at Island Transit

Board members reevaluate routes, operations in the wake of their decision to fire executive director

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South Whidbey School District joins lawsuit over parents’ rights law

ACLU lawsuit argues that new law violates contradicts with existing laws.

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Suspect charged in pursuit that ended with rollover on North Whidbey

The suspect miraculously escaped injury but is accused of attempting to elude police.

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New pursuit law changes rules of the road

Initiative 2113 is just one of many aspects that will impact collisions in Island County

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Police chase travels through Langley

A man is suspected of leading police on a high-speed chase while carrying brass knuckles

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Despite Redcedar Dieback and Bark Beetles many trees in South Whidbey State Park continue to grow and flourish, May 23.

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Whidbey’s trees are overall healthy, experts say

Surveyors from the Department of Natural Resources found typical tree mortality on Whidbey this year

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Seed, rock throwing reported | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:

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Suspected dealer ditched $240k worth of drugs

An Oak Harbor man fled from three different vehicles and left behind suspected drugs.

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A community member affixed a sign on June 6 affirming that LGBTQ+ youth are loved and belong. It was subsequently removed and left behind on the grass on June 8.

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Pride flag vandalism raises concerns

Reports of theft involving LGBTQ+ pride-themed displays have increased around South Whidbey.