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Man accused of criminal impersonation, exposure

The man had been using a false name and even wore a wig on occasion.

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Level 3 sex offender moves to Whidbey

Jeffery Charles Sitton moved to a home on Sunrise Park Way in Greenbank.

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Restaurants can open now that Island County moved to Phase 2

Restaurants in Island County will finally be able to serve food indoors, albeit with restrictions.

Oak Harbor firefighters responded to a garage fire last week. Photo provided

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Fire displaces family of six; blamed on space heater

No one was injured.

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In Our Opinion: Offer of towering artwork should not be squandered

Oak Harbor has a once-in-a-lifetime shot at getting a bold, superlative and truly memorable sculpture that was created…

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Unemployment in county reaches dismal high

“I do think we have a long road ahead of us,” said a regional economist.

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Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent the White House a letter complaining about the lack of of local supply.

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County should have received more vaccine

The number of vaccinated people in Island County is slightly less than the state average.

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In Our Opinion: Regional reopening plan doesn’t work for Island County

It’s ridiculous that people can’t eat inside restaurants in Island County, which has largely maintained low COVID-19 infection…

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In Our Opinion: Passage of school levy is imperative, even during a pandemic

Voters who live in North Whidbey will decide whether to return to the dark ages of the Oak…

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Man threatens to post woman’s lewd photos | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Jan. 2-8.

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Homeless Coalition shelter project moving forward

Whidbey Homeless Coalition has plans to turn a former church into a 35-bed shelter.

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Interim health officer named

Dr. Howard Leibrand is the third health officer in Island County in a month.