News
Commissioner says governor’s new mask rule defies basic science, logic
An Island County commissioner said she will refuse to follow Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest rule related to COVID-19…
News
Ex-sheriff is cruising into retirement after 32 years
He was a school teacher who didn’t want to be a cop. He was a cop who never…
News
Veterinarian accused of misconduct
An Oak Harbor veterinarian is accused of failing to use analgesics before and after painful surgeries and procedures…
News
Man charged with raping teenager
An Anacortes resident is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a gathering on North Whidbey following…
News
Man accused of sending child porn
A 38-year-old Oak Harbor man is being held in jail after he was accused of sending child pornography…
News
Fire damages Fleet Reserve building
The Fleet Reserve Building in Oak Harbor was damaged in a mid-morning fire Sunday, the Oak Harbor Fire…
News
COVID-19 news remains good in Island County
The news about COVID-19 in Island County is remarkably good, but public health officials urge continued vigilance.
News
One-shoe man breaks into Burger King, cooks food
A man broke into Burger King in Oak Harbor overnight and cooked himself some food with his shirt…
Opinion
Editorial: COVID responses should continue as we reopen
Island County residents have taken the response to the pandemic seriously.
News
Sand build-up leads to closure of Mutiny Bay boat ramp
The boat launch at Mutiny Bay will remain closed due to sand obstructing access until Island County officials…
News
Jury trials will resume after pandemic delay
The biggest challenge Island County Superior Court will face after emergency orders come to an end is holding…
News
Island County employees targets of employment benefits fraud
About 30 employees of Island County government are victims of a complex Nigerian scheme to steal unemployment benefits.
News
Restaurants, retail and other businesses in Island County can reopen under variance
Restaurants can serve people at tables inside, stylists can start cutting hair, groomers can groom dogs and retail…