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Anacortes woman taken into custody for investigation of murder

A 64-year-old woman in Anacortes was taken into custody “on investigation of murder in the second degree” Tuesday,…

Friends of Greenbank Farm gaining momentum

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Friends of Greenbank Farm gaining momentum

Community members who love the Greenbank Farm are taking formal steps to officially become its “friend.”

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Man faces charges for allegedly preventing woman from calling 911

A 39-year-old Oak Harbor man is facing charges for allegedly violating a court’s no-contact order by assaulting his…

WhidbeyHealth urges Islanders to think about death before it’s too late

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WhidbeyHealth urges Islanders to think about death before it’s too late

Accepting mortality and planning for it eases stress on family, friends and doctors

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Eating deer out of season | Island Scanner

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

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Judge rules that chief nurse should receive $316,000 reimbursement

The long and complicated saga of a WhidbeyHealth Medical Center administrator who was charged and acquitted of assaulting…

Sherrye Wyatt of Freeland has joined the board of directors with Washington Filmworks. Wyatt serves as the public relations and marketing manager at Whidbey Camano Islands Tourism and is the film liaison for Island County. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Island County film liaison picked for Washington Filmworks board

Board members with Washington Filmworks have already known about Island County and its potential for scenic backdrops.

Level 3 sex offender moving to Oak Harbor area

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Level 3 sex offender moving to Oak Harbor area

A Level 3 sex offender is moving to the Oak Harbor area.

Whidbey Island’s POWER banner at Women’s March on Seattle Jan. 21, 2017

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Whidbey residents make history as part of Women’s March on Seattle

They caught the 8 a.m. Clinton ferry, loaded four buses in Mukilteo, rolled out a pink banner in…

Whidbey residents respond to Inauguration Day

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Whidbey residents respond to Inauguration Day

Whidbey Island residents recognized Inauguration Day in different ways.

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Appraiser may determine fair rents at Greenbank Farm

Deciding fair market value for tenant rents at the Greenbank Farm may come down to a third party…

Town of Coupeville to refund nearly $70,000 in impact fees

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Town of Coupeville to refund nearly $70,000 in impact fees

Town of Coupeville is preparing to return nearly $70,000 in park impact fees and accumulated interest it collected…

Michelle Oakland, left, worship pastor at Life Church in Oak Harbor, and administrator Laura LeBeau are coordinating “Night to Shine,” a prom night catered to people 14 and older who have special needs. The event in Oak Harbor is Feb. 10. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor church prepares for one special prom night

Aside from being a worship pastor at Life Church in Oak Harbor, Michelle Oakland also is a mother…