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Snapchat video captured skate park assault in Oak Harbor
Five teenagers allegedly beat up one of their peers in an incident that spread across social media.
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While unemployment rates are low, hiring struggle continues in Island County
The unemployment rate in Island County in November 2021 was 3.3%, down from 6.4% in November 2020.
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Former commissioner gets Biden appointment
Helen Price Johnson was appointed to the position of Washington state director of rural development.
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High-speed chase ends with crash in Oak Harbor
The driver of a stolen vehicle led a deputy on a chase before crashing and hiding in a…
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New farmers are focus for Tilth’s annual meeting
South Whidbey Tilth is hosting representatives of the Puget Sound Agrarian Commons.
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Sound Water Stewards hosts meeting about their extensive training program
Sound Water Stewards invite residents to a virtual town hall.
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County jail slammed with first COVID outbreak
Three cell blocks are in quarantine and about a third of the jail staff are out with COVID.
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Commissioners delay vote on housing sales tax
Some residents demanded that residents be allowed to vote on the measure.
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Rep. Paul sponsors long-term care tax exemption bill
State Rep. Dave Paul’s bill would allow some exemptions to the Washington Cares Act.
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Man accused of burglarizing apartment, leaving chicks behind
A homeless man is accused of entering a vacant Oak Harbor home without permission.
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Island Transit seeks public input on service expansion
Island Transit has created a survey for county residents to provide feedback on proposed services.
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County museum proposes expansion to vacant Coupeville lot
The Island County Historical Society has its eye on an empty lot near the Haller House.