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Extortion plan increases bail for molester suspect
A judge in Island County Superior Court increased a suspected child molester’s bail Friday because the man allegedly…
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After 36 years, luck changes at Neil’s Clover Patch Cafe
To the surprise of many, the doors were locked, the grill turned off and menus boxed up at…
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Series of felony cases on Whidbey Island involve impaired driving
Police and prosecutors on Whidbey Island have been busy in recent weeks with a series of felony-level cases…
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After 40 years, college likely over on South Whidbey
Skagit Valley College will likely shutter classrooms on South Whidbey after teaching students in the community for 40…
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Commissioner questions appraisal of shoreline property
While she understands the value of preserving a unique beachfront property on South Whidbey, an Island County commissioner…
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Advisory Board holding public hearing on draft short-term rental ordinance
What rules should apply to homeowners who rent out houses, rooms or apartments to vacationers?
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Earthquake felt on Whidbey Island
People across Whidbey Island were awakened by an earthquake early Friday morning.
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Former bank employee sentenced for theft
A former employee at an Oak Harbor bank was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay restitution for…
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Hands off the baby seals
Advocates for marine mammals are making their annual pitch to beach watchers regarding dewy-eyed babies they may come…
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State Attorney General suing the Navy over Growler expansion at NAS Whidbey
The state’s top lawyer is suing the Navy over the noise and other impacts of the Growler jet…
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Navy also faces FOIA lawsuit
A Whidbey Island group known for protesting Navy training flights at a small airfield near Coupeville filed a…
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Conservation District looks at ‘rates and charges’ system
Whidbey Island Conservation District officials are considering going to a different kind of taxation system and want to…
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Honeymooners like Whidbey the second time
Whidbey Island is apparently a top place in the nation for older couples to honeymoon.