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Freeland man accused in motorcycle pursuit
A 28-year-old Freeland man is accused of leading police on a short chase on his motorcycle in Oak…
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Two Economic Development Council staffers resign on same day
Two elected officials see the resignations of the Island County Economic Development Council’s two staff members as an…
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Kid charged in August house fire in Freeland
A 15-year-old Freeland boy is facing charges related to a Aug. 23 house fire in Honeymoon Bay.
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Oak Harbor officer was justified in shooting, prosecutor finds
Officer Michael Brown was “entirely justified” in shooting a kidnapping suspect in downtown Oak Harbor July 11, Island…
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Navy delays release of Environmental Impact Statement on Growlers
The Navy is delaying a decision on aircraft practice on Whidbey Island as officials consider potential changes that…
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Deputy fired multiple shots in fatal confrontation
A man in a confrontation with police on North Whidbey Sunday night died from multiple gunshot wounds to…
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State auditor issues finding against county
The Washington State Auditor’s Office issued an audit finding against Island County for the second year in a…
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Yacht burns, sinks off west side of Whidbey Island
A man made it to safety after a yacht caught fire off the west side of Whidbey Island…
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Oak Harbor burglary leads to streaking suspects
A man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly broke into a vacant home and partied with…
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Coupeville man accused in $1 million fraud scheme
A man running an online business out of a Coupeville home defrauded more than $1 million from customers…
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Deputy shoots kills armed man on North Whidbey | Updated
A deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed an armed man during a struggle on…
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Final county jail review documents ‘impressive’ change
Impressive progress has been made in improving the management and operation of the Island County Jail, a consultant…
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Former Oak Harbor man wanted on suspicion of child molesting
A former Oak Harbor man accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl is being sought on a $150,000 arrest…