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Eviction lawyer booked into jail weeks after his disbarment

Brian Read, 45, of Freeland, pleaded guilty Monday to vehicular assault while under the influence.

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Traffic, utility rate studies planned for city of Langley

Langley will participate in studies on speeding on Sixth Street and affordability of utility rates.

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Former county commissioner diagnosed with case of breakthrough COVID-19

Helen Price Johnson is crediting the vaccine for how mild her case has been.

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Murderer of deputies continues appeals pro se

A man who killed two deputies 34 years ago is still trying to appeal his murder convictions.

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Suicides at bridge renew interest in nets

Recent deaths at the Deception Pass Bridge have renewed calls for barriers to prevent more suicides.

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County commissioners rescind COVID bonuses

Money will likely still be coming to county employees, just in a different form.

Little Oaks Preschool (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Cost, accessibility of child care raises concerns on Whidbey

The high cost and sparse availability of child care are serious public health challenges on Whidbey.

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Lost crab pots likely taken by the sea, says WDFW officer

The Fish and Wildlife Department has removed more than 250 crab pots from marine areas 8-1 and 8-2.

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South Whidbey Harbor sees revenue surging post-COVID

The trend appears to carry through community.

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Four county officials fined for public disclosure violations

The elected officials failed to publicly report their financial holdings prior to a state deadline.

Lillian and Amanda Stanwood

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Community rallies to help Coupeville family after crash

Amanda Stanwood and her daughter walked away from a collision that could have been fatal.

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Law enforcement role in school threats debated

Several community members expressed concern that the district doesn’t notify police of every threat.

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Concerts ahoy! Shifty Sailors to perform Saturday

Landlubbers are invited to experience a mini concert by two musical groups who have joined together.