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Fire that killed three on North Whidbey was an accident, investigators say
A fire that claimed the lives of a mother and two children on North Whidbey on Sunday was…
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High court rules Island County Commissioners broke the law in hiring outside attorney
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled unanimously this week that the Island County commissioners acted in an unlawful…
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Navy confirms wells near Ault Field, OLF Coupeville contain chemicals
A water sample from a well at a former fire training area at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island…
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Langley man who videotaped rape sent to prison on lengthy term
A 25-year-old Langley man who videotaped himself raping an unconscious woman at a party last year was recently…
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Online threats could land Freeland man in prison for two years
A 45-year-old Freeland man may face more than two years in prison for making a series of threats…
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Island County has high net wealth, low credit card debt
Island County residents are doing pretty well financially, according to reports from financial technology company SmartAsset.
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WEAN loses appeal of environmental regulations decision
A state board denied an environmental group’s request to reconsider parts of a recent decision regarding Island County’s…
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Beating heroin — Island County builds outreach team to combat rising South Whidbey drug problem
A trio of Island County employees from different disciplines will hit the streets next year in search of…
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ELECTION RESULTS: Bailey leads race for senate; HPJ, Johnson for commissioners
The incumbent candidates in state and county races affecting Whidbey Island were ahead of challengers in the first…
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Navy will test wells on Whidbey for possibly hazardous contaminants
Wells near NAS Whidbey, OLF Coupeville to be tested for possibly hazardous chemical …
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Mall shooting suspect appears in court, waives speedy trial
Suspect mall shooter waives right to a speedy trial as investigators continue to build case…
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Rape charge dismissed against man, 35, in Freeland case
Prosecutors recently dismissed charges against a 35-year-old man accused of raping a woman …
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Police officer, retired educator vie for House seat
House race between Breevoort, Hayes has been civil but engaging…