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County joins regional group in reopening plan
Island County has joined San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties following new state guidance.
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Pandemic impact on calls to law enforcers was mixed
Most crime fell, but 911 calls for mental health crises and sexual assaults grew in 2020.
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Oak Harbor school board adopts decision matrix for older grades
Students in grades 7-12 could be back to hybrid in-person learning in early February.
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2021 brings landslides, downed trees, power lines
Fire department officials said landslides are not unusual this time of year for some areas.
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Assessor doubles as planning head till March
Mary Engle said she hasn’t decided whether she will seek the position on a permanent basis.
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Man accused of repeatedly stabbing woman in the head
The woman suffered five lacerations to her head.
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Research project dives into South Whidbey history
A woman is asking for folks to help her with a research project exploring the years 1870-1940.
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Film featuring Whidbey free to view temporarily
“The Hour After Westerly” is free to view online until Jan. 17.
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Oak Harbor Pro-Trump rally draws crowd
Police were called for an alleged assault after most of the group had left.
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Pantry to provide new parents with baby items
A Whidbey nonprofit is hoping to ease some of the financial burden for new parents.
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County to move Penn Cove Road after small landslide
Island County wants to add 6 feet to the northwest side of the road to move it away…
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Board to consider hiring public health officer
Officials will meet Wednesday to hire a new public health officer to replace one who quit.