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This data from the state Department of Children, Youth and Families shows a large increase in child fatalities and near fatalities, attributed to the rise in fentanyl.

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Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island County

It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.

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School bond update brings up restrooms again

Construction is moving along steadily on buildings in the South Whidbey School District.

(Photo provided) Continuous graffiti in the public restrooms requires a lot of city staff time and resources to clean up.

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Vandalism limits public restroom access in Langley

Hours at the restrooms have been reduced as the result of drywall damage, broken glass and “tagging”

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Historic flight of the PBY delayed

The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.

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Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state

On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.

Marbled murrelets are endangered in Washington.

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Lawsuit claims Navy aircraft harm endangered birds

A Central Whidbey group that advocates against military jet noise recently filed a new lawsuit.

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County commissioners may set max speed limit

Island County commissioners may set a maximum speed limit of 45 miles per hour on all county roads.

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Club relocated due to sewage problems

The Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club became unusable due to a sewage system problem on Jan. 13.

Mayor Ronnie Wright dons Seahawks colors.

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Mayor declares ‘Blue and Green Day’

Oak Harbor is showing off its Seahawks pride ahead of the NFC Championship game this weekend.

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Man charged in fatal hit-and-run of pedestrian

A driver accused of running over a man in Coupeville in 2024 is now facing a felony charge.

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Yacht Club declines to host hydro races after all

After months of planning, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club voted against hosting Hydros for Heroes in 2026.

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Judges’ Christmas party leads to recusal request

Prosecutor Greg Banks requested Judge Christon Skinner’s recusal from a case against Tracy Abuhl.

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Alleged sculpture pilferer described

The descriptions of a suspect potentially involved in the theft of bronze sculptures were released.