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Mary Engle enjoys a few moments with the baby goat she delivered.

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Assessor uses instincts to get her goat

Saving a life is all in a day’s work for Island County Assessor Mary Engle.

Robert Baker appears in Island County Superior Court.

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Victim’s relatives puzzled by suspect’s Antarctica stint

The niece of Greenbank murder victim Kathie Baker says her aunt had no idea that her husband is…

Island County Sheriff’s Office released this image of one of three masked burglars who stole cigarettes and chewing tobacco from the Freeland Shell station last month.

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Tobacco thieves caught on tape at Shell Shack

Detectives with the Island County Sheriff’s Office are trying to identify three suspects who stole $10,000 worth of…

Longtime District Court Judge Peter Strow is retiring after 16 years on the bench

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Island County institution prepares to leave bench

Peter Strow will take off his judge’s robe at the end of March and may never put it…

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Clinton man charged in highway crash

An 83-year-old Clinton man is facing possible jail time for causing an accident that seriously injured another driver…

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Former EDC assistant accused of embezzling over $30,000

The former assistant director of the Island County Economic Development Council is accused of embezzling more than $30,000…

Peggy Sue Thomas speaks with her attorney during the sentencing Friday

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Thomas gets 4 years for helping Douglas’ killer

A dramatic scene unfolded inside Island County Superior Court Monday morning at the sentencing hearing of a former…

Peggy Sue Thomas listens to advice from attorney Craig Platt during a court hearing in 2012. Thomas faces her sentencing for involvement in the 2003 murder of Russel Douglas.

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Thomas trial draws national news coverage

Peggy Sue Thomas will be sentenced Friday morning for her role in a 2003 murder on South Whidbey.

Larry Kwarsick

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Kwarsick banned forever from office

It’s official. Former Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick is disqualified from ever holding public office in the state again.

Robert Baker appears in Island County Superior Court.

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Alleged Greenbank wife killer exposed as sex offender

A 62-year-old pizza man and Antarctic scientist accused of killing his wife and dumping her tarp-wrapped body behind…

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Oak Harbor man dials up harassment, stalking charges

A 68-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of stalking a 911 dispatcher and threatening to kill a law…

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Sheriff sees spike in gun permits in Island County

The growing number of gun permits requested countywide became a topic of discussion at an Oak Harbor City…

Taryn McKay gives a kiss to Thunder

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Whidbey Island volunteers improve abused horse’s life

A gentle giant that goes by the name Thunder has a predilection for treats. He sniffs them out…