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Island County auditor confronts criticism over ballot retrieval times
County Auditor Sheilah Crider defended her elections staff Monday in response to criticism about ballot collection during elections.
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Two apply for county marijuana business licenses
The anticipated operators of two recreational-marijuana-related businesses planned for Whidbey Island have filed applications with the Island County…
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Violent theft could mean eight years in prison for South Whidbey homeless man
An attempt to steal a couple of fishing lures led to a violent encounter that could mean as…
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Island Transit sued over death
The estate of a woman who died in 2011 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Transit.
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Tylers leave large legacy for Little League
“It’s all about the kids.” Ken Tyler used the line grudgingly to explain why he volunteers to work…
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Cranberry Lake closed to all water-related activities
Cranberry Lake at Deception Pass State Park was closed Monday, Aug. 4 due to high levels of toxins…
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Land Trust celebrating 30 years with family-friendly shindig
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust is celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and the community is invited! Join the local…
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WAIF breaks ground on new shelter
Approximately 60 people attended the groundbreaking for the new Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation shelter last week.
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Police haul out armor for Tuesday’s National Night Out
Oak Harbor Police Department’s newest and biggest toy will be unveiled during Tuesday’s National Night Out.
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Coupeville veterinarians give back to communities impacted by landslide
Before Ken Leaman came to Coupeville to set up a veterinary clinic in 1992, he operated his business…
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Board needs to not be a rubber stamp | Letter
The piggy bank finally broke and the Island Transit Board needs to wake up and stop being a…
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Write-in candidate for sheriff aiming to represent Democrats
When you watch too much Jon Stewart, you run the risk of ending up like 87-year-old Dave Olinger.…
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State to audit transit books
Financial experts at the Washington state Auditor’s Office will be going through books at Island Transit in the…