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Judge asked to step down in Whidbey General Hospital reimbursement case

A Whidbey General Hospital administrator asked a judge to recuse herself in a case that partly hinges on…

Fred Farris stands outside of Island County Jail Wednesday with other friends and family to mark the six-month anniversary of his son’s death from dehydration at the jail.

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Island County Jail report outlines reforms needed in wake of death

Implementing an expert’s recommendations for improving the operations of the Island County jail will come with a high…

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Holmes Harbor shellfish protection district here to stay

Despite the temporary opening of shellfish harvesting in Holmes Harbor this spring, the first in nine years, it…

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Panel highlights suicide prevention resources in Island County

Six panelists discussed suicide, prevention and resources last month at the Coupeville Library.

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Freedom Foundation settlement unnecessary on all sides of the issue | In Our Opinion

There’s enough blame to go around after the county’s recent $15,000 settlement with the Freedom Foundation for failing…

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Hope leaders move in right direction | Letter

I’m a proud father, realizing that my son and the circumstances behind his preventable death are indeed helping…

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Born will bring board contention if elected | Letter

I am a pathologist and have been the medical director of the laboratory at Whidbey General Hospital for…

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Question of the Week: What would you like to see happen at the Greenbank Farm?

What would you like to see happen at the Greenbank Farm?

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Church Notes

Here's what's happening at Whidbey Island churches.

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Island County Museum looking for new space to store collections

Rick Castellano, Island County Museum’s executive director, recently got word that he needs to find a new site…

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Oak Harbor woman serves on Soroptimist International board

Sue Riney of Oak Harbor is serving a one-year term as secretary/treasurer of the board of directors for…

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Bunnies dominate Langley council meeting

Bunnies, bunnies, bunnies. It’s about all some people talk about in Langley these days, even in the hallowed…

Vicki Morse (center) holds a sign outside of Island County Jail in Coupeville to mark the six-month anniversary of her grandson’s death from dehydration there on Wednesday

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Vigil held six months after death in Island County Jail

It has been six months since Keaton Farris died inside the Island County Jail in Coupeville. His parents…