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Suspicious botanist, invisible guests, satanic voicemail reported | Island Scanner

The following reports were compiled from calls made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

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Guns found buried under shed, in flower pot | Island Scanner

Sunday, June 27

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Murderer of deputies continues appeals pro se

A man who killed two deputies 34 years ago is still trying to appeal his murder convictions.

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County commissioners rescind COVID bonuses

Money will likely still be coming to county employees, just in a different form.

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Four county officials fined for public disclosure violations

The elected officials failed to publicly report their financial holdings prior to a state deadline.

Lillian and Amanda Stanwood

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Community rallies to help Coupeville family after crash

Amanda Stanwood and her daughter walked away from a collision that could have been fatal.

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Oak Harbor man sent to prison for assault of mother, ex-wife

An Oak Harbor man threatened to shoot his mother and ex-wife and hit his ex-wife twice with his…

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Goat murder, goat-napping suspected | Island Scanner

The following calls were gathered from reports made to the Island County Sheriffs Office.

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Man sentenced to prison for stabbing woman in head

James M. Kluth, 30, pleaded guilty to assault in the first degree, a domestic violence crime.

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Island County employees to get COVID bonuses

Most Island County employees will get pandemic bonuses, but the giveaway’s legality is unclear.

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In Our Opinion: Welcome back, Whidbey Island Fair, how we missed ya

After a year marked by fear, divisiveness and distancing, attending the Whidbey Island Fair is the perfect way…

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Caller recognizes Chewbacca | Island Scanner

Wednesday, June 9

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DNA test during lab training leads to car-theft suspect

The crime lab tested the DNA from the stolen vehicle while training new technicians.