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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…

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Judge rules against former Island County commissioner once again

Island County has once again prevailed in litigation involving Kelly Emerson, a former county commissioner, but the long…

Christopher Malaga appears in Island County Superior Court on Thursday

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Guilty verdict reached in Oak Harbor man’s 2014 murder

Christopher Malaga is guilty of shooting his friend in the face and killing him over a petty beef…

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Island Transit board selects director finalists in secret

Island Transit’s board of directors has selected three finalists to become the transportation agency’s next director, but in…

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Whidbey General Hospital sees Moody’s bond rating rebound

The credit rating on Whidbey General Hospital’s $50-million general obligation bonds to fund the expansion of the Coupeville…

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Former Island County Commissioner Homola looks to unseat state Sen. Bailey

At least two Democratic candidates are mounting grassroots campaigns to unseat the 10th District state senator.

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Banks vows to take case to state Supreme Court

The Island County prosecutor is asking the state Supreme Court to allow his lawsuit against a private attorney…

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Coupeville terminal to close for safety fixes

The Coupeville ferry dock will be closed for a weekend next fall to make it safer in the…