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Firefighters rescue horse from ditch
The horse slipped into a narrow trench around 7 p.m., hitting and breaking her jaw during the fall.
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Commissioners to hire first county administrator
Island County government will soon have a county administrator for the first time in its history.
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Wharf, other structures damaged in Monday’s windstorm
Fire departments fielded high volumes of calls as wind gusts reached speeds of up to 61 mph.
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Focus group results reveal wish list for school superintendent
Oak Harbor residents want a superintendent who can navigate a divided climate with integrity.
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Glove DNA identifies burglary suspect
A suspect in a 2019 burglary was identified from DNA left on rubber gloves found at the scene.
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Body found at Cornet Bay IDed
The body of a man found on North Whidbey Nov. 9 has been identified as a missing Bellingham…
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Whidbey kids receive first doses of COVID vaccine
Island County held vaccination clinics in Oak Harbor and Langley with promising results.
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Errant driver targets wrong man
Court documents say an Oak Harbor man is accused of trying to run over the wrong man twice.
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Farmers take stand against public health permitting
Local farmers are asking county commissioners to support a cherished Whidbey staple — the farmstand.
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High winds rip across Whidbey
The first big wind storm of the season toppled a semi truck on Deception Pass Bridge Monday.
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Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035
The governor, who is in Scotland for an international climate conference, set an aggressive timeline.
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Drowned Everett kayaker found near Hat Island identified
James Lesemann’s body was recovered around 9 a.m. Wednesday. He was 37.