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Teachers tested in batches as students return to classes

No teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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GOP event flouts state limits on gatherings

An event this Saturday in Oak Harbor encourages people to “pack this park full.”

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County budget dips into reserves

Island County will continue dipping into funds set aside for emergencies in order to make up for revenues…

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Event still planned after city nixes permits

The City of Oak Harbor denied a request for a special events permit to close a section of…

Opinion

Editorial: Government functions better when you provide the facts

What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.

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Coalition eyes former church near Coupeville for new shelter

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is looking into the possibility of turning a building in Central Whidbey into an…

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Exonerated by selfie in Texas case, man accused of sharing child porn

A man who made international news when a selfie exonerated him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and carving an…

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Suit accuses Oak Harbor mayor, city administrator of unethical conduct

The public works director and a former city engineer have filed a lawsuit against city leaders.

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Oak Harbor Police investigating faux bomb

Police are investigating the faux bomb as a criminal case.

Couple on the run as boat floats away

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Couple on the run as boat floats away

The boat was left floating in Penn Cove, but ran aground last week.

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Van fire damages nearby car, apartments

The van fire is considered suspicious, police say.

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Man unsuccessful in bid to withdraw his guilty plea

The man was sentenced to prison for witness tampering.

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Streaker on the golf course | Island Scanner

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