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County’s comp plan draft open for input
The county’s draft comprehensive update is now available for public review and comment online.
Opinion
Point No Point to Deception Pass: Acts of kindness bring light to darkest of days
It is the darkest time of year. People string lights everywhere to light up the darkness, to make…
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ATF report IDs ‘blast seats’ in fatal explosion
The fatal explosion and fire occurred June 17, killing a North Whidbey man.
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Man charged in police chase at the bridge
A Renton man is accused of leading a deputy on a short but fast chase in February.
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Oak Harbor man charged after eluding police
Because of his criminal history, he could face up to a year and seven months in prison if…
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Coupeville man charged with rape of a child
Caleb M. Brunner is accused of sexually abusing a child for years.
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Coupeville man challenges language in ballot title
A former candidate for the Coupeville School Board is challenging the language for a school levy ballot measure…
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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela
The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.
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Don’t tread on newts that are on the move
In fact, it’s the tail end of the migration of juvenile newts from the ponds to woodland areas.
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Memorial planned for beloved teacher, Mr. Corrales
Edmundo Corrales was killed in a four-car accident on Highway 20 near Deception Pass.
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Bacon pans fellow Island County commissioners for in-fighting
She did not support either Commissioner Janet St. Clair or Jill Johnson as the 2026 chairperson.
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Island County adopts new sales tax, 2026 budget
Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes.