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The staff at CADA offer a range of help to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Director works to reenergize domestic-violence support agency

Behind closed doors, Chanell Saddler suffered at the hands of her husband over many months.

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Washington State Ferries crew members help a kayaker in distress climb aboard their rescue vessel Sunday.

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Swimmer, kayaker delay ferry

Three water rescues ocurred between Mukilteo and Clinton.

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Police escort unmasked observer from elections office

Island County Elections Office made regional news because of two incidents over the last year.

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At 102 years old, business owner runs the show

Gene Phelps still drives himself to the store he has owned for 60 years in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Documentary filmed on Whidbey explores power of touch

The documentary aims to normalize the gentleness of Black masculinity, erasing harmful stereotypes.

Vin Sherman stands by his family headstone at Sunnyside Cemetery. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Historic Coupeville cemetery holds local legacy

While Island County owns the cemetery, it has been managed by a Sherman for over a century.

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President, senator among those offering condolence for fallen Growler crew

The tragedy that took the lives of two aviators elicited thoughts and prayers from across the nation

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New group brings the voter to ballot box

A group of civic-minded people are volunteering their time to ensure voters can get to a ballot box.

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Island transit names director

The Board of Directors finalized a contract with a new executive director this week.

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State Auditor issues findings against Langley

The Auditor has issued two findings against Langley in an accountability and financial audit.

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Rick Larsen attended Habitat for Humanity's grand reopening of the store on Pioneer Way, a building he secured $2 million for.

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Habitat for Humanity buys home of its own

Habitat for Humanity of Island County finally has its own home.

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The Nichols Brothers boatyard in Freeland.

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Nichols Bros. expresses interest in hybrid-electric ferry bid

The state hybrid-electric vessels could be constructed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders.

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Combat-decorated aviators found among Growler wreckage

Names of the two aviators who lost their lives during a routine training flight have been released.