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Two hospital commissioners resign in wake of controversy

James Golder and James Canby resigned not long after voting to fire CEO Nathan Staggs.

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Threats allegedly made against judge

There is probable cause to believe a Coupeville man may have committed felony harassment.

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3 injured in multi-car crash on South Whidbey

The driver responsible for the accident was cited the next day for failing to yield.

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No injuries in rollover crash

The driver lost control on an icy road and the car slid, hit a curb and rolled onto…

(Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS) The multi-level training structure is equipped with rooms for fighting different types of fires.

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South Whidbey Fire/EMS unveils new training structure

The structure will allow firefighters to safely navigate a burning room.

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NAS Whidbey may be noisy, Navy warns

A regularly-scheduled exercise is scheduled for Jan. 26 to Feb. 6.

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PBY hitches helicopter ride to new home

The World War II-era aircraft was successfully airlifted Wednesday, the second attempt at doing so.

CEO Nathan Staggs

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Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting

Doctors, nurses offered unyielding support for Staggs; Commissioner Golder resigned.

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Whidbey community comes together for protest against ICE

Students and educators from Skagit Valley College’s Whidbey campus took a stand on Tuesday.

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Coupeville school levies on the Feb. 10 ballot

Two levies in support of the Coupeville School District are up for renewal next month.

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Fire scorches bedroom in Oak Harbor home

Firefighters were able to limit the damage sustained by the home on Thursday to a single room.

This data from the state Department of Children, Youth and Families shows a large increase in child fatalities and near fatalities, attributed to the rise in fentanyl.

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Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island County

It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.

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The PBY Catalina awaits a flight to a

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Historic flight of the PBY delayed

The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.