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Suspect in naked burglary case acts unruly in court

A Whidbey man previously found naked after breaking into a shop committed another crime in the nude.

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County awards $3.9M to housing project

The funds will help build an 82-unit apartment community on North Whidbey.

Armes and Chaszar.

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Retired nurse, substitute teacher vie for council seat

The candidates shared concerns over aging infrastructure, mental health treatment and homelessness.

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Groups brings Ukrainian family to Whidbey

Whidbey CAREs welcomed its first refugee family from Ukraine on Sept. 26.

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Mayor’s blunder upsets commission, city council

The Langley mayor’s misreading of municipal code ruffled some feathers this week.

Cyr and Chaplin.

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Chaplin faces Cyr in hot council race

The soon-to-be former Langley mayor is challenging the incumbent for his seat on the city council.

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Asset management top issue in port race

Crockett Lake Water District Commissioner Marianne Burr is facing insolvency lawyer Bradley Duncan.

The city-owned marina in Oak Harbor was built in the 1970s. The city plans to make improvements in the future. (Photo courtesy of Oak Harbor)

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Marina rate hikes target bigger boats

Oak Harbor’s mayor cast a rare tie-breaking vote at a Tuesday city council meeting.

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Builders air grievances on county permit process

Inconsistent procedures, lack of experienced staff and unpredictable policy changes were discussed.

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County adopts new animal code

County commissioners adopted a revised code to better protect animals from abuse and neglect.

Will Smith and Sharon Jensen.

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Candidates Smith, Jensen promote community engagement on school board

The two candidates running for the Position 4 seat emphasized the importance of transparency.

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Man convicted in spousal rape case

A Camano Island man will face years in prison after jurors found him guilty in a spousal rape…

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Commissioners to hear from builders about permit concerns

Island County commissioners want to learn what challenges builders face in the permitting process.