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Island County, Oak Harbor spar over growth planning at rare meeting
A showdown between county and city leaders had moments of drama but resulted in a general agreement.
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Second election observer charged with felony over mask refusal
Another former Republican Party official is charged following her refusal to abide by a mask mandate
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Hospital bond to improve credit
WhidbeyHealth has access to an extra $10M in credit, but hospital leaders don’t plan to use the funds
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Suspected child rapist faces charges in two counties
An Anacortes man who was accused of raping an minor is also facing 20 other sex crime charges.
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County to move forward with action against Clinton nuisance property
County officials will try to fix a longstanding problem with a nuisance house in Clinton.
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Suspect turned on gas, lit cardboard on fire
An Oak Harbor man allegedly tried to blow up the trailer home where he lives.
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Election room mask mandate faces challenges
A hubbub over a mask mandate spawned county, statewide and national attention last week.
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Bear Mace involved in alleged assault
An Oak Harbor woman is accused of a felony for spraying her ex-boyfriend with “bear Mace.”
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Aircrew safely eject before Growler crash, recovery efforts continue
VAQ-135, the “Black Ravens,” is an expeditionary squadron that is based at NAS Whidbey
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Aggressive inmate sent to state hospital
An inmate who assaulted staff and refused to go to court will undergo a competency evaluation.
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Oak Harbor Police use drone to search home
Officers used a drone to find a suspected home intruder, but the burglar was hiding in a crawl…
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Long lines at Rite Aid lead to complaints
Long lines at South Whidbey’s only pharmacy have raised concerns in the aging community.
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North Whidbey man charged with felony over refusal to wear mask in Elections Office
The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party is now facing a felony charge.