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Clinton man gets three months for April stabbing

A Clinton man who slashed his friend’s throat and stabbed him twice last year was sentenced under a…

Rep. Dave Hayes speaks about a bill with The Record.

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Hayes pursues speeding lawmakers

The Washington State Patrol’s policy of forgiving state lawmakers for speeding during session is simply not fair, according…

Coupeville Deputy Marshal Hodges Gowdey poses for a photo on Main Street. A proposal concerning the management of the Coupeville Marshal's Office is now being considered by the town council.

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Law enforcement fate up to Coupeville Town Council

The future of the Coupeville Marshal’s Office will be decided in the New Year.

Christine Laing walks her dog in her West Beach neighborhood at the spot where she saw a strange light in the sky Monday night.

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Whidbey couple confirm UFO sighting was not Santa

A perfectly reasonable couple saw a Christmastime UFO in the skies over Whidbey Island last week.

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Island County cited for unlawful labor practices

A hearing examiner with the state Public Employment Relations Commission ruled this week that Island County officials violated…

Several people have submitted applications for new marijuana retail shops on South Whidbey.

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Freeland, Langley among possible new pot-shop spots

So far, 19 applications have been made to the state for recreational marijuana licenses for proposed businesses in…

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Clinton woman faces attempting to elude, harassment charges

A 39-year-old Clinton woman is facing charges in connection with a series of crimes she allegedly committed on…

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Memorial today for Oak Harbor twins killed in Halloween car crash

The community is invited to a memorial service today, Nov. 16, at Oak Harbor High School for the…

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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…