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Hospital adopts rosy budget
The elected members of the board adopted a $175 million budget for 2026 on Thursday.
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County commissioners to hold public hearings on new tax, budget
Opinions will be sought on a proposed new tax, next year’s budget and a fireworks-related measure.
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Rep. Larsen casts a vote in the Epstein files legislation
He pointed out that Trump supported releasing the files, changed his mind and changed his mind again
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Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract
The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.
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Camano Island couple accused of welfare fraud
The state claims they wrongfully obtained more than $35,000 by failing to report household income.
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Oak Harbor man charged with child rape
Judge found probable cause existed to believe the man may have committed the crimes of two counts of…
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Whidbey leaders irked about ferry fare hikes
County Commissioner Melanie Bacon drafted a letter to the Washington State Transportation Commission
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Island County jail to serve cold breakfast to save money
The inmates would still get hot lunch and dinner under the option.
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Government shutdown delays Growler study
Federal judge stays deadline for the Amended Analysis of the Environmental Impact Statement.
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Advisory vote on fireworks set for 2026, but city residents can’t take part
Measure will ask whether to ban the use of consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas.
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State Auditor issues finding against ICOM
The financial statements audit report covers the period of Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2023.
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Johnson leads in South Whidbey School Board race; write-in hospital candidacy looks unsuccessful
In the first count Tuesday night, the Elections Office tallied 15,150 ballots from 23% of voters.
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Prosecutor denies Oak Harbor murderer’s bid to be resentenced
Bettie Sifuentes-Hart still gets emotional when talking about her son, Adam Garcia.