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The Whidbey Camano Land Trust plans to preserve 300 acres of forest land that will be called the Lagoon Point Community Forest.

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Land Trust gets county grant for forest

A nonprofit’s plans to protect a tract of rare forested land got a $650,000 boost from the county.

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Family sneaks into pig sty | Island Scanner

Saturday, July 2

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South Whidbey resident Dan Weehunt has a word with Gertie, his 35-pound pet turkey, as they take a stroll in a park earlier this month.

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Talking turkey: Man has special bond with feathery friend

On a winter day not so long ago, Dan Weehunt found himself running through his garage in pursuit…

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Butt shooting similar to stabbing case, police say

Police are looking for an Oak Harbor man who may have accidentally shot his fiancee in the buttock,…

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Injunction filed over LIHI housing project in Freeland

A newly formed limited liability company filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against Island County and a…

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Sex bot harasses camper | Island Scanner

Monday, June 27

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Planning director should look at the big picture

Editor,

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Ferguson endorses St. Clair for commissioner

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson endorsed Janet St. Clair this week for re-election.

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Man accused of crashing stolen car

Prosecutors charged Thomas X. Hastings of Clinton with taking a motor vehicle without permission.

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Commissioners vote to fund Harbor Inn project

The only motel in Freeland will soon be turned into a shelter to provide short-term “bridge housing.”

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Caller narcs on lethargic raccoon | Island Scanner

Wednesday, June 22

The proposed project would expand the Langley marina, but there are no plans to move forward with the project any time soon. (Photo by David Welton)

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Permits for Langley Marina expansion to be renewed

The proposed project would expand the marina, but there are no plans to move forward any time soon.

The back of an Oak Harbor duplex was scorched in a fire Saturday. (Oak Harbor Fire Department photo)

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Fires subdued at pet crematorium, duplex

Oak Harbor firefighters put out unwanted conflagrations at a pet crematorium and a duplex.