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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…

Peggy Sue Thomas

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Thomas faces 4 years for role in Douglas murder

A former beauty queen pleaded guilty to a plea-bargained charge Thursday, less than a week before she was…

Peggy Sue Thomas

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Unexpected twist in court leaves lover/murderer’s testimony in doubt

During a very unusual hearing Friday, two suspected murderers and former lovers came face to face in court…

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Owner of dogs who closed Fort Ebey State Park nabbed

Island County’s animal control officer tracked down a man who abandoned two aggressive dogs that attacked hikers at…

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Ebey Bowl suspect spared burglary charge

A 34-year-old Oak Harbor man suspected of burglarizing the Ebey Bowl in Coupeville with his girlfriend was recently…

Ryan Parish stands in court Monday next to his attorney

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Arson suspect pleads to ‘reckless burning’ in Langley

A 28-year-old man suspected in a series of arson fires in a neighborhood near Langley pleaded guilty to…

Joshua Lambert will represent himself in Island County Superior Court. He is accused of killing his grandfathers.

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Details emerge on Oak Harbor man who killed grandfathers

Suspected double-murderer Joshua Lambert led detective to a hidden shotgun for $50 and offered to write a confession…