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Rep. Larsen stops by earmarked projects

The appropriations bill has passed the House of Representatives and awaits review by the Senate.

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Council moves forward with accepting controversial sculpture

Oak Harbor City Council approved two agreements that effectively accept “Angel de la Creatividad.”

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More than 1,000 will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and its companion races.

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Marathon will close bridge for 45 minutes Sunday morning

More than 1,000 runners will be on the road this Sunday for the Whidbey Island Marathon and the…

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Blue Fox to host Relay for Life cancer research fundraiser Sept. 10

Relay for Life is coming to the Blue Fox Drive-in to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

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North, Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers holding September work days

The upcoming work days were rescheduled from their usual May dates because of the pandemic.

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Oak Harbor mayor injured, working from home

Mayor Bob Severns is recovering after he broke his leg in a boating accident a few weeks ago.

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Town’s restroom lease goes to pot

Coupeville’s business hub is no longer a place for residents or visitors to, well, do their business.

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Anti-maskers interrupt school board meeting again

In-person sessions have been canceled as a result.

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Deer stuck in fences | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

Thomas Bancroft will teach an online series on raptors, hosted by the Whidbey Audubon Society. (Photo provided by Whidbey Audubon Society)

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Whidbey Audubon hosts classes on spotting raptors

The classes, taught by Thomas Bancroft, will take place each Tuesday from Sept. 7 to Oct. 5.

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Fundraiser set up for family of late North Whidbey firefighter

Tyler Rico, 32, a volunteer firefighter and EMT, husband and father passed away on Monday.

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Council candidates weigh in on ‘Angel’ sculpture

The fate of the controversial artwork may be decided on Tuesday.

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Feds want to hear thoughts on Navy aircraft noise

An agency was charged with working with communities to find measures that would mitigate noise.