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Whidbey General Hospital contests Island County prosecutor’s subpoena in chief nurse assault case

Whidbey General Hospital is fighting a subpoena from the Island County prosecutor seeking an internal investigation report into…

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Judge declines to step down from hospital assault case: Island County Prosecutor asked for the recusal

Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins refused to recuse himself from a criminal case involving his wife’s…

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Suspected bank robber caught across the highway

Oak Harbor police caught a suspected bank robber who wasn’t in a hurry to get away from the…

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Sheriff’s guild, county finally hammer out contract: Deputies to receive up to $20,000 checks by end of year for back pay

After six long years, deputies with the Island County Sheriff’s Office are finally working under a contract. In…

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Island Transit hires Graska as interim chief

Island Transit’s interim director will begin his six-month stint no later than Dec. 15.

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Transit board eyes interim chief with bumpy career

Mired in controversy, Island Transit officials are looking at a new interim director with a controversial history all…

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Jacks makes comeback in latest Island County ballot count

The Island County commissioner race will likely require a recount. If that happens, appointed Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan will…

Rachel McDougald and Toni Craggs open and sort ballots turned into the Island County Auditor’s office.

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Republicans lead on election night; Hannold, Grone and Crider all ahead

It appears from the first count of ballots Tuesday night that the Republican momentum nationwide was felt in…

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Prosecutor, police to investigate former Island Transit chief

The Washington State Patrol agreed to conduct a criminal investigation into “certain conduct” described in an audit report…

Skagit County attorney Jennifer Bouwens stands next to Christopher Malaga

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Accused murderer pleads not guilty in Oak Harbor slaying

The man accused of shooting and killing Oak Harbor resident Adam Garcia appeared in court for the second…

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Island County Community Health keeping tabs on travelers

Some Island County residents are currently in West Africa and will return under scrutiny for possible Ebola exposure,…

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Cops apprehend suspected Clinton burglar after chase

On Feb. 28, a Freeland resident reported that he returned home from surgery and found his house had…

Island Transit board members Jim Sundberg and Scott Dudley attend a meeting.

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Oak Harbor mayor rallies for resignation of transit directors

Scott Dudley is taking his show on the road. Oak Harbor’s fired-up mayor is bringing his criticism of…