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Keaton Farris was just 25 years old when he died from dehydration in the Island County Jail April 8. A detective’s long-awaited investigation into the tragedy was released this week.

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Island County Jail under scrutiny following mentally ill inmate’s death; Father’s Day protest planned

“Catastrophic systemic failures” at the Island County Jail led to a 25-year-old man’s death from dehydration April 8,…

The Greenbank property of Frances and Kelly Sweeney features an orchard that consists of about 300 nut trees from hazelnuts to walnuts to others. The couple has partnered with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust to place a conservation easement on the land.

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Couple protects a nutty piece of paradise

Over the past 26 years, Frances Sweeney and her husband Kelly built their own dream on 10 woodsy…

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Jail reforms are past due, but necessary in wake of cruel fatality | In Our Opinion

Keaton Farris should not have died. At age 25, he should be hanging out with his friends on…

Shirley’s Kitchen

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Fire destroys food stand at Clinton ferry dock

Shirley’s Kitchen, a longtime food stand located next to the Clinton Ferry Terminal, was destroyed by an unexplained…

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Oak Harbor School District superintendent earns a passing grade

The school board gave the superintendent a glowing evaluation, calling his performance excellent. He received “distinguished” — the…

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Island Transit seeks input on Route 411

As of Aug. 3, the wheels on the 411 bus will no longer go ‘round and ‘round.

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Whidbey Island Garden Tour explores top yards

Five gardens, from Coupeville to Bayview, will be on this year’s tour, which is set for Saturday, June…

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Question of the Week: What woman would you like to see on the new $10 bill?

We asked four people who they'd like to see on the new $10 bill.

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Wolves fill up stat sheet | Baseball

For all the baseball stats geeks out there, here is a look at the final Coupeville High School…

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Prep baseball statistics for 2015

For all the baseball stats geeks out there, here is a look at the final Oak Harbor and…

Keaton Farris

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‘Systemic failures’ led to inmate’s death, Island County sheriff says

"Catastrophic systemic failures" at the Island County Jail led to a 25-year-old man's death from dehydration April 8,…

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Wolves pick up varsity letters | Track

Coach Randy King presented varsity letters to 15 athletes at the Coupeville High School track banquet Wednesday, June…

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Coach played role in life’s lessons | Letter

In reference to Coach Willie Smith retiring from coaching, as a fellow homeschooler, outsider and fairly unconfident baseball…