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WhidbeyHealth slapped with three malpractice suits
Three medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed against Whidbey Island Public Hospital District in the last three months.
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Recent stats show growth in commuting in Island County
One thing that is clear from recent economic statistics about Island County is that more and more people…
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Man gets 5 years for crashing into car with kids inside
An Oak Harbor man who purposely crashed his car into a vehicle with his estranged girlfriend and their…
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State Rep. Smith joins debate over AG’s Growler lawsuit
State Rep. Norma Smith is the latest elected representative to criticize state Attorney General Bob Ferguson for filing…
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Beware the Zipper | Island Scanner
The following reports were made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
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Flintstone Park restrooms to be replaced by Portland loos
Oak Harbor is crazy for shiny metal bathrooms.
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Police holding appreciation barbecue for veterans
A few months ago, Oak Harbor Police Officer Mike Brown responded with other officers to an unattended suicide.
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Oak Harbor council puts street repair tax on ballot
It’s Oak Harbor voters who will decide whether to raise the sales tax rate to fund street repairs…
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Former pizza shop employee charged with burglary
A former manager at an Oak Harbor pizza joint is accused of pushing her way into a back…
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Oak Harbor mayor asks AG to dismiss Growler lawsuit
Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns is asking the state attorney general to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the…
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State to pay property owners to allow deer hunting
The state is encouraging hunting in an attempt to ease deer overpopulation on Whidbey and other islands in…
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Large parrots and machete-wielding man | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
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Drug Court graduate sent to prison for series of crimes
Two years ago, South Whidbey resident Kody Schwiger graduated from adult Drug Court, was off heroin and talked…