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Man sentenced for sex assault at care facility
The man sexually assaulted a 79-year-old dementia patient at an Oak Harbor long-term care center.
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Hospital renovation moving forward
The $22.5 million project is on on track despite the district’s “cash poor” status and the pandemic.
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High court ruling in drug possession case has multitude of implications
Sheriff Rick Felici said an inmate at the jail on a felony drug possession case would be released.
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Camano man accused of murder appears in court
The man was accused of shooting two people, killing one, at a Camano Island home on Feb. 28.
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Previously convicted of vehicular assault, man charged with DUI
Prosecutors charged Brian Shelley, 50, in Island County Superior Court Feb. 17 with felony DUI.
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COER: New opinion of EA-18G impacts needed
Bob Wilbur, chairperson of COER, said the group will wait for the results of the consultations before deciding…
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Assessor picked as permanent planning director
Mary Engle has been credited with fixing problems in the department with her straight-forward, no-nonsense style and administrative…
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County data shows a racial disparity in COVID cases
Effort to address the issue was hampered by volunteer board’s hiatus.
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Vaccination rate will need a booster to meet goal set by state
Island County had received fewer vaccines, per capita, than most other counties while the county has a higher-than-average…
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Rise in suicides during COVID-19 cause for concern
The local increase in suicidal ideation among young people is particularly concerning.
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Firearms instructor sentenced for restaurant shooting
David A. Goodman was sentenced to 12 months in jail.
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Jury finds Oak Harbor man guilty of molesting two girls in 2019
Coy Bozeman was convicted of molesting two girls but not a third who also alleged she was abused.