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Man at center of 2017 Langley use-of-force case arrested

A Whidbey man is facing charges for allegedly threatening a woman and appearing naked in public.

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Iconic Whidbey golf course for sale

A sale is already pending.

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Ferry worker shortage hints at underlying pressures

A busy holiday weekend for the state’s ferry system may be indicative of larger tensions building.

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Deer deaths on Whidbey may be linked to spreading virus

Experts are advising residents not to feed Bambi as a precaution against a deadly deer disease.

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Goats, alpacas surround church | Island Scanner

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

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Whidbey Presbyterian donates to Homeless Coalition shelter project

The renovation project was a source of controversy earlier this year because of the location.

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Clinton Community Hall graced by new roof

After a successful fundraising campaign, the Clinton Community Hall is sporting a new roof.

Kite fliers gather for the Whidbey Island Kite Festival in 2019. The Festival is one of many end-of-summer events happening on Whidbey Island. (Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Kite Festival)

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Summer ending with plethora of Whidbey events

Summer is winding down, but Whidbey residents can still end the season on a high note.

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Navy man allegedly strangled husband, then performed CPR to revive him

Jacque S. Saulsberry, 22, was released from Island County Jail Aug. 24 after posting $10,000 bail.

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Whidbey man accused of assault with a rifle

Prosecutors charged Michael L. Surgeon, 34, with assault in the second degree Aug. 25.

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Audience interrupts school board meeting with Pledge of Allegiance

Board members had just approved the agenda when audience members stood and began saying the pledge.

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Unvaccinated teen recovers after month in hospital

An Oak Harbor teen is home after being treated for a COVID-19 case that developed into pneumonia.

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COVID cases skyrocketed among those without shots

An estimated one in every 123 unvaccinated residents got a confirmed COVID-19 case during one week.