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Negligence a role in inmate’s death, according to Island County Sheriff’s investigation
"Catastrophic systemic failures" at the Island County Jail led to a 25-year-old man's death from dehydration April 8,…
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WSDOT to study fares for Whidbey buses
It’s unlikely that Island Transit will be able to abandon its fare-free model anytime soon, according to board…
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9-1-1 dispatch chief proposes fix for Island Transit radio botch
The director of the I-COM emergency dispatch center has a proposal that may finally fix a communication problem…
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Whidbey hunter busted for illegal firearm possession
A deer hunter ran into trouble with the law last Halloween after deputies discovered he wasn’t supposed to…
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Study ranks Island County tax burden among the lowest in state, country
Island County has the 10th lowest tax burden in the state and a comparatively low tax burden in…
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Burglar pleads guilty, sentenced to 5 years
A man who was once named as a “person of interest” in an unresolved bank robbery was sent…
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Detective educates Whidbey students on Internet, digital do’s, don’ts following school incidents
Earlier this year, a 15-year-old boy at South Whidbey High School was caught allegedly taking photos up girls’…
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Owner of vessel that sank in Penn Cove sued for $2.79 million
Rory Westmoreland is out of jail after serving 75 days earlier this year, but his troubles are far…
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Attorney squabble may lead to High Court showdown
The Island County prosecutor, county commissioners and a land-use attorney may be headed for a constitutional showdown. In…
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Oops, federal funding may not cover Island Transit gazebo bills
For critics of Island Transit, two gazebos have become a symbol of a boondoggle. The two picturesque but…
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Legal challenge to Island County coroner dropped
A widow has dropped a legal challenge to the Island County coroner’s determination in the manner of her…
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Gipson found innocent: Jury acquits Whidbey General Hospital’s chief nurse
Linda Gipson is not guilty of assaulting a patient at Whidbey General Hospital. The jurors deliberated for about…
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Island County inmate death sparks review
Island County Sheriff Mark Brown placed two corrections deputies on paid administrative leave following the death of an…