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Injuries claim second twin from Oak Harbor crash

A 53-year-old Oak Harbor man accused of causing an accident that killed teenage twin sisters and injured another…

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Deceased candidate wins Whidbey Island cemetery election

Oak Harbor resident David McNeely passed away Aug. 10 at the age of 71. That didn’t stop him…

Kathie Baker’s family members embrace in court earlier this month after Robert “Al” Baker is  sentenced for brutally murdering her.

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Victim’s family files civil suit against convicted murderer Baker

Robert “Al” Baker is in prison for brutally murdering his wife last year.

Whidbey Island Bank employee Abby Alba works as a teller at the Coupeville branch.

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Whidbey Banking Company merges with off-island bank | UPDATE

Whidbey Island Bank will no longer be headquartered in Oak Harbor following a merger with Olympia-based Heritage Financial…

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Famous author breaks hip in Freeland; book signing scrubbed

Ann Rule’s book signing event in Freeland this past Sunday was cancelled after the famous true-crime author fell…

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Oak Harbor motorcyclist dies following deer collision

An Oak Harbor man was killed early Thursday morning after his motorcycle was struck by a deer near…

Accused murderer Robert Baker answers questions on the stand Friday in Island County Superior Court.

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Accused Greenbank murderer takes the stand

Shocking many in the courtroom, Robert “Al” Baker took the stand Thursday afternoon in his own defense and…

Accused murderer Robert Baker speaks with attorney Tom Pacher during the first day of trial.

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Alleged Greenbank murderer goes to trial

A “secret obsession” with a female friend from Antarctica compelled Robert “Al” Baker to brutally murder his wife…

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Strained labor talks spark debate over Island County budget

The Island County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild claims that county officials don’t understand their own budget and demands that…

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Clinton driver faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing wreck

A Clinton man accused of driving away from the scene of a May 15 accident on South Whidbey…

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Accused Clinton child molestor could serve six years

A 61-year-old Clinton man accused of molesting a young girl three years ago may face a lengthy prison…

Accused Greenbank murderer Robert “Al” Baker speaks with his attorney

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Judge denies new venue | Pizza man will be tried in Island County

Robert “Al” Baker will go on trial for murder in Island County Superior Court despite publicity surrounding a…

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2011 Coupeville collision goes to court

A Coupeville man is accused of causing a collision with a motorcyclist and driving away without stopping.