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Patient in pink escapes | Island Scanner

Thursday, March 3

State Representative of the 38th Legislative District Emily Wicks raises hand during her virtual swearing in from her Everett home in January 2021. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

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Once a rarity, remote government meetings appear here to stay

A locally inspired bill pushes governing boards to let people keep participating from afar, even when the pandemic…

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Firefighters carry a driver from the scene of a vehicle accident after the driver rolled his car near Penn Cove.

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Two crashes reported on Highway 20 in two days

Two dramatic accidents occurred last week, but no life-threatening injuries were reported.

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County plans road projects

A roundabout in Freeland and a trail to the Clinton ferry dock are included in Island County’s plans.

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Langley considers minimum staff wage

Councilmember Harolynne Bobis made a proposal of $20 per hour for all full-time city employees.

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Historic cottage needs renovations to survive

The “Cottage on the Cove” was found to have safety hazards and non-compliance issues with town code.

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Goose, eagle, rattlesnake trouble reported | Island Scanner

Sunday, Feb. 27

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Pool project gets state grant

A proposed aquatic facility for South Whidbey just received the first piece of its funding.

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Langley man charged with possession of child porn

Special agents executed a search warrant at a man’s home to search for evidence of child pornography.

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Man accused of assaulting officers

A 52-year-old man refused to leave an Oak Harbor hotel and then assaulted two police officers.

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Oak Harbor Music Festival to launch summer concert series

The concerts will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24.

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Camano property deemed a public nuisance

A judge entered a judgment against a Camano resident whose makeshift tenement violated codes.

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Langley police chief finalists picked

The Civil Service Commission selected three finalists out of four applicants who took an oral exam.