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Sentencing set in murder of Whidbey man

A jury found 67-year-old Lynda Mercy, a Bellingham resident, guilty of murder.

U.S. Navy photo. An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2.

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Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury

The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.

Photo provided. Staff members at Coupeville Elementary School celebrate the opening of its new sensory room — equipped with interactive movement and relaxation tools.

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Coupeville Elementary opens sensory room

For some students, being ready to learn starts not with a textbook, but with a moment of calm.

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Navy to drill PFAS monitoring wells on town property

The Coupeville town council approved the Navy’s request to drill two new PFAS monitoring wells.

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Oak Harbor man accused of possessing child porn

A Navy man is accused of exchanging images of child porn and bestiality with a chief petty officer.

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Island County Board of Health approves resolution supporting funding

The Board of Health approved a resolution to support Foundational Public Health Services funding.

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Hospital, HealthTech at odds as board eyes contract

The hospital’s contract with HealthTech expires in March of 2027.

Photo provided by Critters Co. Pet Center Rescue in Clinton. A dozen cats were rescued by Dianne Nootenboom. They will be fixed, vaccinated, dewormed and treated for fleas by the time they are ready for their new homes.

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Woman, rescue groups work to remove 12 cats from home

Not a stranger to rescuing animals, Nootenboom was called to relocate the cats.

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Report highlights busy year for county Public Health

Public Health Deputy Director Taylor Lawson shared a “sneak peek” of the department’s Impact Report.

An drawing from Island County shows a potential site for a new jail north of Oak Harbor.

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County sets meetings for potential jail sites

Island County leaders are looking at three possible locations for the construction of a new jail.

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Mayor, council get raises

The Oak Harbor mayor and council members got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.

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Mayor signs letter opposed to defunding public works account

The governor wants to take millions from a fund that helps local governments build infrastructure.

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Attorney appointed to hospital board

Katherine Nelson is a health dispute arbitrator and attorney.