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High court ruling in drug possession case has multitude of implications
Sheriff Rick Felici said an inmate at the jail on a felony drug possession case would be released.
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Scenic byway earns national designation
T he Cascade Loop, including the Whidbey Scenic Isle Way, is now a National Scenic Byway.
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Study examines Everett-Whidbey passenger ferry service
So far, no government is seriously considering such a service, which would cost millions of dollars.
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Previously convicted of vehicular assault, man charged with DUI
Prosecutors charged Brian Shelley, 50, in Island County Superior Court Feb. 17 with felony DUI.
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Assessor picked as permanent planning director
Mary Engle has been credited with fixing problems in the department with her straight-forward, no-nonsense style and administrative…
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Vaccination rate will need a booster to meet goal set by state
Island County had received fewer vaccines, per capita, than most other counties while the county has a higher-than-average…
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Finny business: ‘Fish nerd’ opening store in Greenbank
Jason Blair’s store will have a variety of aquarium fish and aquascapes.
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Langley bugged about banning pesticides
The city wants to discourage the use of insecticides within city limits although it can’t enforce it.
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Rise in suicides during COVID-19 cause for concern
The local increase in suicidal ideation among young people is particularly concerning.
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Petition takes aim at OHHS anti-abortion club
An online petition to shut down group has more than 2,000 signatures.
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Oak Harbor High School students back in class
They are the first high school students on Whidbey to be allowed back inside.
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Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project
Council members agreed to transfer the sculpture program from the arts commission to the nonprofit.
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Firearms instructor sentenced for restaurant shooting
David A. Goodman was sentenced to 12 months in jail.