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Collier running for county seat again
Phil Collier believes that Island County government could use the experience of a businessman.
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Jail chief receives national recognition for commitment
Island County Jail Chief Jose Briones has intense stories about the state’s largest prison.
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Court commissioner appointed as district court judge
After two rounds of interviews followed by executive sessions, Island County commissioners appointed the current district court commissioner…
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Shooting investigation leads police to drugs, cash
The victim of a Jan. 11 shooting in Oak Harbor is now facing charges for allegedly dealing drugs…
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Police chase ends with rollover
A 19-year-old Bellevue resident is accused of leading a deputy on a high-speed chase on back roads of…
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Man with machete arrested for assault
A witness saw a pickup truck with a machete-wielding passenger chasing after a man riding a bicycle.
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Serial restroom harasser strikes again
A man was arrested for accosting a woman in a public restroom two days after he got out…
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UW study finds health implications from Growler noise
A study on the health effects of noise from Growlers and an opinion piece received strong reactions.
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Candidate filing week has some surprises on Whidbey
Seven candidates filed for the two Island County commissioner seats that will be on the ballot.
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Burglar came in through the bathroom wall
A man is accused of breaking through the wall of a restroom to steal from a convenience store.
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Island County commissioners won’t fund drone fireworks display
A light show of unmanned aerial vehicles does not qualify as fireworks, county commissioners said.
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Oak Harbor couple killed in motorcycle crash
Two Oak Harbor residents were killed when they were riding a motorcycle on Central Whidbey May 2,
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Attorney announces commissioner candidacy
An Oak Harbor attorney, business person and YouTuber is challenging an Island County commissioner.