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Federal shutdown has little immediate effect on island

Many of the immediate effects are related to the military.

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Bank from Whidbey grows

Heritage Bank, which also does business as Whidbey Island Bank, is acquiring the Kitsap Bank company

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Oak Harbor arborist Robert Bailey hauls a tree to be planted.

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Whidbey has mixed ‘tree equity’ scores

Although the city is named after the Garry oak trees that once lined the bay, has a unique…

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Family of Oak Harbor girl killed in crash files lawsuit

The family of a girl who was killed in a car crash last December filed a wrongful death…

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Man with Whidbey ties is on FBI’s most wanted list

Federal agents are asking for public’s help in locating Larry Keith Tennison and his wife, Gretchen

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Langley comp plan discussion canceled

County commissioners, planners planned on attending meeting.

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An aerial view of Double Bluff from above.

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State Rep. Dave Paul frustrated after Whidbey grants removed from budget

Sen. Ron Muzzall had concerns about grants to protect Double Bluff forest, support Oak Harbor Marina

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Island County may adopt public safety sales tax to balance budget

Public defense costs have skyrocketed in recent years.

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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.