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A Garry oak tree on Ely street that was damaged by construction in August 2022.

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Nonprofit stands up for Garry oaks

The Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society is bringing four instances of damaged oaks to the city’s attention.

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Island County settles lawsuit with deputy

Island County settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a Camano Island deputy.

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Kacie Dominici cleans up trash at Ebey’s Landing Aug. 30.

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Volunteers beautify island beaches

Volunteers meet at a different Island County beach each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

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A screenshot from a North Whidbey Fire and Rescue video shows Marine Search and Rescue vessels assisting two kayakers who were swept out of Cornet Bay by the strong currents under Deception Pass bridge Sept. 11.

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Marine rescue volunteers save kayakers

A Marine Search and Rescue team retrieved two kayakers from below Deception Pass bridge on Sunday.

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Upcycled furniture for auction at fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity is engaging Whidbey and Camano artists in the fight for affordable housing.

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Hospital board selects new commissioner but may have violated OPMA

The WhidbeyHealth board of commissioners selected a new colleague to join them.

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Langley resident Gary Reeves reels in a fish at Robinson Beach in Freeland, near where the closed Mutiny Bay boat ramp is located.

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Closed boat launch part of larger problem

For three summers now, the boat launch at Robinson Beach has been closed off by a build-up of…

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Meg Olson and Felix Hall show off some of the classic and contemporary titles found at Kingfisher Bookstore that have faced challenges or ban attempts at various points throughout history.

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Event brings light to banned books

In celebration of Banned Books Week, Kingfisher Bookstore in Coupeville is hosting a trivia night.

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Goats go to hell | Island Scanner

Sunday, Aug. 21

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Langley’s Ethics Board in need of volunteers

Unless some new members can be found, Langley’s Ethics Board is in danger of dissolving soon.

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City approves $500k in lodging taxes to be available for grants

The Oak Harbor City Council voted to approve $500,000 of lodging tax funds to be awarded in 2023.

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Event cancelation indicative of underlying pressures

Due to shortage of labor, the Whidbey Island Harvest Festival in Langley has been canceled.

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Langley council approves commitment to zoning change

Council gave the green light for the city to pursue making housing an allowed use at the fairgrounds