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Money-saving move next door for city council

Starting in April, Langley City Council meetings are moving to a different location.

A screenshot from Prosecutor Greg Banks' personal email was included in court filings.

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Prosecutor asks for sanctions in Elections Office mask case

A high-profile legal dispute has grown even more heated and potentially costly.

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St. Clair dispels rumors of early goodbye

County Commissioner Janet St. Clair has no plans for stepping down before the end of her term.

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Tires smoke on a Growler as it makes a touch-and-go landing at the Navy's Outlying Field Coupeville.

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Navy releases draft of revised study on Growlers

The Navy is gathering comments about the draft, which can be submitted on the website until April 28

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Oak Harbor schools lead in vaccination rates

During this month’s meeting of the county’s CHAB, epidemiologists gave a detailed report.

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Group to investigate if Langley was ‘sundown town’

1970 census data shows a lack of Black households in Langley.

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Inmate will be medicated against his will

James Madden appeared in Island County Superior Court to face two criminal cases against him.

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Former council member takes to social media after investigation finds he harassed mayor

A third-party investigation found Shane Hoffmire violated the City’s Code of Conduct.

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Deadline approaching for Clinton subarea plan comments

The Clinton Subarea Plan is part of the larger Island County 2045 Comprehensive Plan update.

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Scientists use fiber optic cables to measure earthquakes off Whidbey

Researchers can determine the strength of seismic wave by checking how much the beam was distorted

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Island County Jail study shows problems are beyond renovation

The only real solution is to build a new facility, the Island County Jail Feasibility Study shows.

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Ailing boater rescued after search off Central Whidbey

An 86-year-old occupant of sailboat was possibly experiencing hypothermia.

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A heavy truck passes over Deception Pass Bridge.

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Plan recommends $3.2 million in seismic work on Deception Pass Bridge

“If a bridge remains open, it has been deemed safe for travel.”