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Second alleged victim comes forward in child rape case
An accused child rapist is facing a retrial with new charges and a new judge and defense attorney.
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Man charged with cutting trees
Prosecutors charged Kyle O. Gabelein March 7 with theft and two counts of criminal trespass.
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State Auditor issues findings against county
The problems didn’t result in any loss of funding and the county’s processes were fixed.
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Bill funds two Whidbey projects
The bill passed the House and Senate this week and heads to the president for a signature.
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Man accused of assault, shooting bed
Donny W. Banes appeared in Island County Superior Court March 9, and the judge set bail at $10,000.
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Hospital turned down again for loan, but hope remains
WhidbeyHealth was unable to obtain an $8-$10 million loan that officials were expecting to receive.
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Woman accused of assaulting toddler
Prosecutors charged Michaela Clay in Island County Superior Court March 2 with assault.
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Whidbey residents to testify in Montana murder trial
Leon Ford is accused of murdering John M. Crites over an access road dispute in Montana.
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Man stole car, tried to kiss stranger
Prosecutors charged Justin D. Brown March 2 with theft of a vehicle, assault and vehicle prowl.
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Woman sentenced to 20 years in stabbing murder
Ilene Erwin murdered Ryan Crumal at their Oak Harbor home Nov. 13, 2020, during a power outage.
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County turns down hospital’s request to co-sign loan
Moody’s Investors Services downgraded WhidbeyHealth’s bond ratings to below investor grade.