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Island Transit hires Graska as interim chief
Island Transit’s interim director will begin his six-month stint no later than Dec. 15.
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Transit board eyes interim chief with bumpy career
Mired in controversy, Island Transit officials are looking at a new interim director with a controversial history all…
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Jacks makes comeback in latest Island County ballot count
The Island County commissioner race will likely require a recount. If that happens, appointed Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan will…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…