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Lawyer says client was making a point, not threats

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Lawyer says client was making a point, not threats

The attorney for a man accused of intimidating a city attorney claims that his client was only trying…

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Supreme Court denies commissioners’ request to reconsider

The state Supreme Court last week denied the Island County commissioners’ request to reconsider an opinion about the…

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Voters approve Oak Harbor School District replacement levy

A replacement levy for Oak Harbor District is passing in the first count of ballots in the Feb.…

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Skagit County deputy recovering after suicide attempt at Island County jail

An inmate at the Island County jail who tried to kill himself Friday is recovering in the WhidbeyHealth…

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Motorist refusing to pay fare causes ferry back-ups

A motorist who failed to pay for a boarding pass Friday morning for the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry caused traffic…

Maggie Garrett, left, and Alyssa Monger hold up certificates after participating in the first ‘Whidbey Has Talent’ at Oak Harbor High School last year. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Whidbey talent show expands its search

Organizers of Whidbey Has Talent are searching farther and wider to add to the talent pool for this…

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Museum archivist appointed to Historic Preservation Commission

Coupeville resident Sarah Aldrich was recently appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Port of Coupeville launching search for permanent director

The search is underway for a permanent executive director for the Port of Coupeville.

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Volunteers need to help veterans

Training offered by South Whidbey group

Sex offender moves to Greenbank, sheriff’s office holding community meeting

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Sex offender moves to Greenbank, sheriff’s office holding community meeting

A Level Two sex offender has moved to Greenbank and will be the subject of a community meeting…

Lower property values from jet noise hurt port revenues, say commissioners

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Lower property values from jet noise hurt port revenues, say commissioners

The Port of Coupeville joined a growing list of Central Whidbey entities asking that the Navy locate any…

Blind student gets high-tech hat created by Robotics Team

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Blind student gets high-tech hat created by Robotics Team

Top hats might seem a bit old fashioned, but Oak Harbor student Levi Gonzalez is bringing them back…