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Woman charged with theft of store scanner

Sandi M. Lance, 37, appeared in Island County Superior Court July 28.

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Last chance to address ferry fare changes

The Washington State Transportation Commission is holding its final hearing to adopt the changes.

Left to right: Steve Schwalbe (Rotary member), Brian Jones (Rotary member), Jason Tritt (owner of Flyer's), Councilman Jim Woessner, Councilman Eric Marshall. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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Site set for new Oak Harbor windmill

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor received permission to build a new windmill in Windjammer Park.

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Family of three finds 1,000 bats in their new home

The family is now left with an uninhabitable house, medical debt and no legal recourse.

Parents and teachers attended the Coupeville School Board asking the board to reconsider some budget cuts, including reductions affecting paraeducators. (Photo by Luisa Loi/Whidbey News-Times)

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Coupeville school budget cuts approved in 4-1 vote

Despite objections from the community, reductions to the 2023-24 budget will move forward.

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Island County Elections Office sets special candidate filing period

Central Whidbey residents have a chance to get their names on the general election ballot.

Photo by David Welton

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Island County mulls camera request

Commissioners consider if allowing roadside cameras on county right-of-way might set a precedent.

An emaciated horse in need of care. (Photo provided by Island County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

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Island County prosecutors file motion of forfeiture in animal cruelty case

The critters that have been seized from a Hastie Lake Road farm may be available for adoption.

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Primary points to lively mayor race ahead

Primary election results suggest a hotly contested campaign season lies ahead for Oak Harbor.

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Tourism board asks Oak Harbor to increase contribution

Stakeholders ask the city to foot more of the bill for tourism-related marketing and promotion.

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Man reportedly wigged out | Island Scanner

Thursday, June 29

Photo by Lisa Peterson.

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Sailboat found beached at Admirals Cove

Some Admirals Cove neighbors found an approximately 30-foot two-masted sailboat stranded on the beach.

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Navy SAR assists with rescue at Mount St. Helens

The SAR team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island helped rescue an injured hiker on July 27.