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Suspected child rapist faces charges in two counties

An Anacortes man who was accused of raping an minor is also facing 20 other sex crime charges.

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County to move forward with action against Clinton nuisance property

County officials will try to fix a longstanding problem with a nuisance house in Clinton.

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Suspect turned on gas, lit cardboard on fire

An Oak Harbor man allegedly tried to blow up the trailer home where he lives.

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Body-cam video shows Tim Hazelo speaking with the Coupeville marshal in the elections office.

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Election room mask mandate faces challenges

A hubbub over a mask mandate spawned county, statewide and national attention last week.

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Bear Mace involved in alleged assault

An Oak Harbor woman is accused of a felony for spraying her ex-boyfriend with “bear Mace.”

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jan David De Luna Mercado
An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Black Ravens” of Electronic Attack Squadron 135, lands at Misawa Air Base.

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Aircrew safely eject before Growler crash, recovery efforts continue

VAQ-135, the “Black Ravens,” is an expeditionary squadron that is based at NAS Whidbey

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Aggressive inmate sent to state hospital

An inmate who assaulted staff and refused to go to court will undergo a competency evaluation.

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Oak Harbor Police use drone to search home

Officers used a drone to find a suspected home intruder, but the burglar was hiding in a crawl…

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Long lines at Rite Aid lead to complaints

Long lines at South Whidbey’s only pharmacy have raised concerns in the aging community.

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North Whidbey man charged with felony over refusal to wear mask in Elections Office

The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party is now facing a felony charge.

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Truck theft leads to alleged assault

Two men are facing separate felony charges in Island County Superior Court.

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Island County Public Health director rehired

After five months away, Shawn Morris is returning to head the department.

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Pedestrian killed trying to cross highway

The man was identified as 74-year-old old Alvin Kent, an unhoused man living on Whidbey.