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Rachel McDougald and Toni Craggs open and sort ballots turned into the Island County Auditor’s office.

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Republicans lead on election night; Hannold, Grone and Crider all ahead

It appears from the first count of ballots Tuesday night that the Republican momentum nationwide was felt in…

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Prosecutor, police to investigate former Island Transit chief

The Washington State Patrol agreed to conduct a criminal investigation into “certain conduct” described in an audit report…

Skagit County attorney Jennifer Bouwens stands next to Christopher Malaga

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Accused murderer pleads not guilty in Oak Harbor slaying

The man accused of shooting and killing Oak Harbor resident Adam Garcia appeared in court for the second…

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Island County Community Health keeping tabs on travelers

Some Island County residents are currently in West Africa and will return under scrutiny for possible Ebola exposure,…

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Cops apprehend suspected Clinton burglar after chase

On Feb. 28, a Freeland resident reported that he returned home from surgery and found his house had…

Island Transit board members Jim Sundberg and Scott Dudley attend a meeting.

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Oak Harbor mayor rallies for resignation of transit directors

Scott Dudley is taking his show on the road. Oak Harbor’s fired-up mayor is bringing his criticism of…

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Transit board member quits, urges others to follow suit

Jim Campbell resigned from the embattled Island Transit board last week and urged his colleagues to follow suit.

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Former Island Transit chief gave herself raises, audit revealed

Reports by the Washington State Auditor’s Office lays the blame for financial problems at Island Transit squarely at…

Shooting victim Adam Garcia is shown holding his daughter

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Oak Harbor rocked by murder: Police apprehend suspect in Bellingham

Chris Baker’s home in Rolling Hills was filled with both tears and laughter Monday night. Family and friends…

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Vaughan backs out of Island Transit director application

Island County Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan announced at the Island Transit meeting last week he would seek the organization’s…

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Sheriff cans Island County detective following sexual harassment charges

The deputies’ guild is seeking arbitration on the Island County sheriff’s decision to fire a detective accused of…

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Hospital patient files suit

The woman who was allegedly assaulted by the head nurse at Whidbey General Hospital has filed a lawsuit…

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Late audit may result in Island Transit finding

Island Transit was late with paperwork related to an audit, which is likely to have findings showing the…