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Larsen supports bill that would unfreeze Growler process

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen recently voted in support of a wide-ranging appropriations bill that would help move along…

UFO talk on Whidbey draws a big crowd

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UFO talk on Whidbey draws a big crowd

Washington state has always played a prominent role in the history of unidentified flying objects, and Whidbey Island…

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Whidbey Island Grown gets grant

Many Whidbey makers, growers and retailers will have new opportunities to collaborate thanks to a recent grant from…

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Island County seeking applicants for committees

A new year means new ways to get involved in government decision-making. There are a number of vacancies…

Greenbank Progressive Club plans to rebuild after storm

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Greenbank Progressive Club plans to rebuild after storm

Greenbank Progressive Club plans to rebuild.

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UPDATED: Man who perished in plane crash identified

A plane crash near Whidbey Airpark in Langley Saturday morning has resulted in at least one fatality, according…

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Victim, suspect identified in Freeland murder-suicide

The Island County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect and victim in a Jan. 11 murder and suicide near…

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AG wants to hear from those affected by 911 outage in December

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants to hear from residents impacted by the recent statewide 911 outage.

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Suspected car thief arrested after chase

Oak Harbor police officers pursued stolen cars three times in the last two weeks, the latest of which…

Human Services to distribute donations during Jan. 24 count

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Human Services to distribute donations during Jan. 24 count

If anyone knows the challenges faced by local families in need, it’s the staff at Island County Human…

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City hit with sanction in lawsuit alleging gender bias

The city of Oak Harbor must pay nearly $10,000 for a discovery violation in a lawsuit brought by…

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City plan to close jail hits obstacle

Oak Harbor officials’ plans to close the city jail and enter into a contract with Island County for…

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Tobacco sales to anyone under 21 could become illegal

By Madeline Coats