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Whidbey Island child rapist gets 35 years
Insisting that he was wrongfully convicted, a Whidbey Island man convicted of child rape remained defiant at his…
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Birds of a feather: Sprightly duck is part of the family
In many ways, Sprite is a typical “teenager.” Sometimes she doesn’t want to hug her mommy — especially…
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Coupeville girl killed in morning crash
An 18-year-old Coupeville woman injured in a possible DUI-related accident Monday morning later died that day at Harborview…
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Clinton burglar gets sentenced to eight years in prison
A burglar who robbed a South Whidbey couple of sentimental treasures and a sense of security was sent…
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Coupeville ferry riders should expect delays
Anyone planning to drive onto the Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry in May should make reservations as soon as possible,…
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Costs mount for major crime in Island County
A spate of serious crimes has been expensive for Island County. Elaine Marlow, the county’s budget director, recently…
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Oak Harbor garbage truck dumps burning trash on highway
A solid waste collector with the city of Oak Harbor saved a garbage truck last Wednesday afternoon by…
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Whidbey climate warriors lobby for carbon tax
They’re a small group on Whidbey Island but they are dedicated.
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Board OKs transit agency’s new director contract
Members of the Island Transit board unanimously approved a contract today that the agency’s attorney, Matt Hendricks, negotiated…
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Island Transit to charge fees on 412 route
For the first time in Island Transit’s 29-year history, the agency will begin charging fees this summer —…
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Jury finds South Whidbey man guilty of raping children
Prosecutors and detectives hope that guilty verdicts in a child rape trial Monday will help bring closure for…
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Trail date set for former Langley businessman accused of child rape
A former Langley man who ran a public relations firm on South Whidbey is slated to go to…
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Island Transit board picks former Naval Air Station Whidbey Island commanding officer
The former commanding officer of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is likely the next executive director of…