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Primary election results certified in county

The results of the Aug. 2 primary are official.

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Sick coyote, trapped cat, newborn mice reported

Wednesday, Aug. 10

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Island County Jail received a grant to buy a body scanner.

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Jail scanner will make strip searches unnecessary

Strip searches will be a thing of the past once Island County Jail gets a new piece of…

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Oak Harbor may lower utility rates

Oak Harbor city staff is considering raising system development charges.

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Schools to follow updated COVID guidelines

Measures to mitigate and respond to COVID-19 will remain similar to last school year.

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Monkeypox remains absent in Island County

County commissioners received some clarification on the disease during a Board of Health meeting.

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Year-long study to determine Growler health impacts

A new year-long study has been planned to determine the health impacts caused by Growler noise.

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Base plans public open house

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will be open to the public on Sept. 17 for a base open…

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Police looking for subject of Friday alert

Police are still looking for the subject of a cell phone alert that was sent out on North…

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Republican Tim Hazelo, a candidate for Island County commissioner, addresses attendees at a recent Old Goats — Fully Informed Voters luncheon. Left, Democrat and incumbent Janet St. Clair. Right, Rufus and Reece Rose, organizers of the discussion group.

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Commissioner candidates discuss COVID, LIHI, RVs

The winners in the Island County primary election spoke to a sizable group at an Old Goats luncheon.

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Old man turned in for wearing cowboy hat | Island Scanner

Friday, Aug. 5

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Munns to release HR investigation

The former mayor pro tem plans to release the human resources investigation into an alleged threat.

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Fire district extends survey deadline

The response period for a North Whidbey Fire and Rescue survey has been extended through Sept. 30.