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Pared school bond measure on Feb. 8 ballot

The Oak Harbor school board approved a $121 million bond for the February 2023 ballot.

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Island County receives grant for veteran services officer

Island County has been selected to receive $110,00 in grant funding from the state.

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Deputy with sexual harassment history arrested for rape

A deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office with a history of sexual harassment was arrested Oct. 13…

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No new leads in bank robbery

Oak Harbor detectives have no active leads in the Sept. 9 robbery of Peoples Bank.

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Newcomer challenges seasoned auditor

A veteran of local government faces a newcomer with big ideas in the race for Island County Auditor.

David Welton’s photo of a rainbow appearing to strike a ferry was awarded in the WNPA contest.

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News staff takes home 11 awards

The South Whidbey Record and Whidbey News-Times won big in the statewide Better Newspaper Contest.

Photo courtesy of Island County Jail Lunch at the jail Tuesday was a meat and cheese sandwich, vegetable and rice soup, a salad and cake. The bread and cake are made in the jail. The rice and vegetable soup is also made from scratch.

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Despite increase, jail food costs remain ‘very reasonable’

The meals at the county jail are very well-liked by inmates, some of whom help prepare it.

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Wall intruder reported | Island Scanner

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School retiree group hosts candidate event

A group from Island and Snohomish counties is hosting a free luncheon at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 in…

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District seeks volunteers for orca recovery

The Whidbey Island Conservation District is seeking volunteers to help plant rain gardens.

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Rep. Rick Larsen speaks at a community coffee meeting in Oak Harbor Oct. 4.

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Larsen updates Oak Harbor on projects

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen talked about healthcare, infrastructure and housing affordability.

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Boy arrested for allegedly making Snapchat school threat

A deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office investigated the alleged threat on Oct. 3.

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Hospital board retakes vote that violated OPMA

The WhidbeyHealth Board of Commissioners voted for and appointed Gregory M. Richardson.