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Central Whidbey firefighter retires after 15 years of volunteer service

Moore leaves the department with nothing but good things to report.

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Island County eyes ways to clean up Lone Lake

Though toxins continue to persist in a lake, cleanup is costly and would likely take several years.

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Students arrested for tire slashing, graffiti

Police arrested the two boys on suspicion of malicious mischief.

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Minor injuries in dramatic crash

A driver following a Ford pickup too closely struck it from behind.

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Increase in Langley mayor pay rejected by council

Even the elected official who proposed the increase opposed it.

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Hospital adopts rosy budget

The elected members of the board adopted a $175 million budget for 2026 on Thursday.

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Man sentenced for harassing newspaper, others

Graham Lau faces 18 months of electronic home monitoring after a Nov. 18 hearing.

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Coupeville schools plan to boost attendance

Recent data shows Coupeville School District’s attendance rate falls slightly below the state average

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County commissioners to hold public hearings on new tax, budget

Opinions will be sought on a proposed new tax, next year’s budget and a fireworks-related measure.

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Man arrested in stabbing outside SPiN Cafe

The report states that the suspect stood up for his girlfriend after several men were rude to her.

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City of Oak Harbor adjusts master fee schedule

Changes affect a wide range of fees.

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Rep. Larsen casts a vote in the Epstein files legislation

He pointed out that Trump supported releasing the files, changed his mind and changed his mind again

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Surprise bowling ball trove unearthed at pool site

Just 10 of the balls could be salvaged.