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In turnaround, county commissioner, state senator poised for win after latest vote count

Commissioner Jill Johnson, a Republican, has moved ahead of Christina Elliott by 574 votes

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A place of their own: Coupeville Boys and Girls Club plans a gym

Coupeville Boys and Girls Club will build a playground for the whole community.

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Johnson, Elliott race within two votes

Contest between Island County commissioner candidates a dead heat, but 10,000 ballots left to count

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Senator Ron Muzzall

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Senate, county commissioner race too close to call

Two key races affecting Whidbey Island residents are real nail-biters.

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Navy man killed in motorcycle accident

A man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on North Whidbey Thursday night.

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Coupeville attorney levies rare criticism of fellow member of the bar

A bail reduction hearing became an unusual inquiry into the conduct of a defense attorney.

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Langley officers receive commendations

Two Langley police officers were recognized this week for going above and beyond in their jobs.

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Voters renew South Whidbey school levies

A majority of voters have renewed their support for the capital improvements and operations levies.

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Someone, who has yet to be identified, took down copies of this flyer around the school.

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Parents question LGBTQ+ student group

Some parents worry their kids are being exposed to harmful ideologies and politics at HomeConnection

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Langley voters support public safety sales tax

Voters’ overwhelming approval of a public safety sales tax will help increase revenue for Langley.

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Citizens bemoan proposed utility rate increases

Langley residents are facing utility rate increases on top of already big bills.

Sarah Geist photographed the orcas on Nov. 4.

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Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years

After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern residents orcas finally returned.

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Motion to unmask Elections Office fails

The motion for an emergency order to prevent the county auditor from enforcing a mask mandate failed