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Rape charges dismissed against former Island County deputy

Case was dismissed because the prosecution was unable to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt

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Island County prioritizes response to properties with most serious code violations

Enforcement is a last resort.

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Whidbey anteaters go viral

The irresistibly cute lesser anteaters, named Cheech and Chong, created a buzz online.

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Federal judge sentences Oak Harbor man to life in prison for child sexual assault

A Georgia jury convicted 32-year-old Austin M. Burak of abusive sexual contact of a child.

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This aerial view of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds shows where solar arrays could be placed on top of the buildings.

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Microgrid feasibility study to be conducted in Langley

The city received a $250,000 Clean Energy Fund Grid Modernization grant.

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Whidbey-based producer finds success in screenwriting

Kim Hornsby is busy behind the scenes of a handful of independent movies.

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Enforcer packs punch on Navy hockey team

An aviation maintenance officer stationed at NAS Whidbey is lacing up his skates for a hockey game.

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Vandals deface South Whidbey animal rescue

In response to the act of anger, community members came together to help fix the storefront.

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A crew of eight people gathered on set to begin filming.

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Movie filming begins in Coupeville

“Mistakhan” is a social thriller created by writer and director Van Allen Cooper

A map shows the areas of proposed UGA expansions around Oak Harbor.

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County, Oak Harbor officials head to Langley for comp plan discussions

County commissioners want to adopt a lower population projection, which will prevent an expanded UGA

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Whidbey auto customizers are in the fast lane

Artisan Stitchworks’ Owner Gracin Bryan said the growth of his business still feels unreal.

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Candidate withdraws from hospital board race

A retired Navy physician has withdrawn her candidacy for a seat on the board governing WhidbeyHealth

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Oak Harbor adopts 5-year utility rate increases

Oak Harbor City Council adopted five-year rates for water, sewer, solid waste and storm drain.