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Oddly, Island Transit board is now an even six

Commissioner Johnson is tired of her district getting short shrift when it comes to representation.

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St. Clair running for state senate

St. Clair is running for the 10th Legislative District senate seat, facing Sen. Ron Muzzall.

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County to pay $2.75M to man shot in standoff

The County agreed to pay $2.75 million to a former Navy man injured in a standoff seven years…

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Highway 20 closed in both directions at Deception Road after multiple collisions near Anacortes

Both directions of State Route 20 are closed Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Deception Road (milepost 44) near Anacortes…

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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership

The network said the sale would be part of a corporate restructuring transaction.

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County purchases building in Oak Harbor

Island County is purchasing a commercial building in downtown to help ease crowding in departments.

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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership

Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…

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Man injured in Oak Harbor shooting

OHPD arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a shooting occurred Thursday afternoon.

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After-the-fact permit for historic house rejected

The homeowner had made changes to a historic home that did not conform to design guidelines.

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First baby of year is birthday gift for dad

For Jeremy Jost, the birth of his first child, Julia, was the perfect birthday present this year.

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Commissioners mull a pause of Conservation Futures program

The commissioners are considering re-evaluating the criteria for the Conservation Futures Program.

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Flood insurance rates in Island County due to recede

FEMA is ending Island County’s probationary status with the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Homes damaged, road closed, ferry rocked in wild wind storm

A wind storm toppled a tree onto a house, cancelled ferry trips and caused evacuations Tuesday.