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Two men arrested in car theft cases on North Whidbey

Police reports of stolen cars indicate that the alleged perpetrators weren’t exactly master criminals

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Federal agents obtained a “selfie” photo of Bryce Hill with piles of cash through a search warrant of his phone.

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Former Whidbey man alleged ‘key’ drug distributor

A former Oak Harbor resident was identified as a leading player in a multi-state drug conspiracy.

Thomas Bancroft

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Birding expert offering Audubon class

Whidbey Audubon Society is offering a five-week, online birding course taught by Thomas Bancroft, Ph.D. every Tuesday from…

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A sticker on your kayak, canoe or paddleboard with your name and contact info can help first responders save time in locating the owner of a loose vessel.

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South Whidbey fire department launches paddlecraft sticker campaign

Citizens can stop by the South Whidbey Fire station and pick up a sticker to attach to their…

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Before sentencing, man describes descent

Daves told a courtroom that living in “a world of drugs” had led him down a path of…

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The Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry route will not be fully restored to two-boat service until spring of 2024.

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Coupeville ferry route to remain one-boat service

The Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry won’t be restored to two-boat service until spring of 2024.

From left, Leslie Franzen and Vicky Welfare.

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Whidbey library managers retire

Libraries bid farewell this year to two beloved managers who served in Sno-Isle Libraries.

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Oak Harbor man charged in shovel assault

A former Oak Harbor man is accused of hitting a man with a shovel and knocking him unconscious.

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Fast EV charging planned for Greenbank Farm

The Port of Coupeville will apply for a grant to fund two electric vehicle charging stations.

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Hospital rating outlook improves

A national credit rating service has improved its opinion of WhidbeyHealth’s financial future.

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About 50 people attended an informational meeting held by LIHI this week about the Harbor Inn project in Freeland.

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LIHI faces tough crowd in Freeland

A community meeting about a shelter at the Harbor Inn may have yielded more questions than answers.

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Oak Harbor schools to cut budget by 5%

Oak Harbor Public Schools is facing more bad news on the horizon.

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Animal parts dumped | Island Scanner

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