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Rape charges dismissed against former Island County deputy
Case was dismissed because the prosecution was unable to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt
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Island County prioritizes response to properties with most serious code violations
Enforcement is a last resort.
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A former Oak Harbor man charged with murder in Navy court
Filmmakers creating documentary about sexual violence in military interviewed Whidbey residents.
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Oak Harbor teen sent to prison for assault at grocery store
Angelo M. Allen Jr. pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment.
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Federal judge sentences Oak Harbor man to life in prison for child sexual assault
A Georgia jury convicted 32-year-old Austin M. Burak of abusive sexual contact of a child.
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Former Freeland massage therapist may face additional charges
In June 2024, the state Department of Health suspended Christopher Blunt’s license to practice.
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County, Oak Harbor officials head to Langley for comp plan discussions
County commissioners want to adopt a lower population projection, which will prevent an expanded UGA
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Candidate withdraws from hospital board race
A retired Navy physician has withdrawn her candidacy for a seat on the board governing WhidbeyHealth
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Man arrested after food truck fight in Langley
A father-and-son fight led to an arrest and a three popped tires, according to court documents.
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Driver accused of biting Oak Harbor officer after traffic stop
The suspect called one officer a sexist term, yelled a racial slur at an African-American officer
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Sex assault allegation against Oak Harbor teacher unrelated to school
An elementary school teacher from Oak Harbor was recently arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, according to…
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Whidbey man indicted for working with Mexican cartel
A Greenbank man was swept up in a federal investigation of a cartel-connected drug trafficking ring.
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Fire district faces lawsuit over hose cap injury
A Langley man who was driving a pickup truck on South Whidbey last summer suffered a skull fracture…