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County to study possible improvements to jail
The Island County jail houses a diverse range of individuals.
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Hawkins retiring as district court judge
Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins will leave behind a remarkable legal legacy.
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State budget has $2.5M for island projects
Lawmakers secured funds for workforce housing, a feasibility study for a sports complex and more.
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Developers plan Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor
Developers are planning to build an extended-stay Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor.
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Myres announces candidacy for Island County commissioner
Langley resident is fourth candidate for the District 1 seat
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Shoplifting turns into gunplay on South Whidbey
A thief threatened an employee at Goose Community Grocer with a handgun.
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WAIF sees increase in pet surrenders
WAIF experienced a significant increase in dog and cat intakes last year.
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Oak Harbor city administrator loses job
Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright terminated the employment of the city administrator last week.
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Stolen truck returned at gunpoint
The owner of a stolen pickup truck pointed a gun at the man in the driver’s seat to…
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Oak Harbor man charged with vehicular homicide
The driver in a fatal, crash on Whidbey Island had a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit.
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Oak Harbor teenagers arrested in stolen car
Two teenagers were caught asleep inside a stolen car on Whidbey Island Feb. 5.
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Police warn of ‘hot batch’ of fentanyl
A drug enforcement agency is warning about a “hot batch” of fentanyl products circulating locally.