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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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Langley City Council approves public records response policy

The city adopted a new policy to provide clearer guidance to staff and public records requesters.

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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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School districts instructed to keep DEI policies

Concerns over a letter from the Department of Education were placated by the state superintendent.

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Langley seeks to defuse Zoom bombs

Changes are in store for people who attend Langley City Council meetings remotely.

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County considers sewer solutions in Freeland

A lot of money has been spent exploring ideas, and there are no clear solutions in sight.

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A lake on private property of forested wetlands in Freeland.

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Survey responses shape Comprehensive Plan update

Solutions include allowing RVs as temporary housing and requiring low-impact rules for development.

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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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Meeting set for Clinton comprehensive plan update

The county’s planning department has developed a draft of the Clinton Subarea Plan.

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Mystery of ‘missing’ $1 million resolved

The Langley Finance Department has solved its own enigma ahead of the city’s popular Mystery Weekend.

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South Whidbey at Home hires executive director

A nonprofit organization is expanding to better serve South Whidbey’s more mature residents.

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South Whidbey residents rally for Presidents Day protest

Around 75 people gathered as part of nationwide protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk.