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Something’s afoot at the 7-Eleven | Island Scanner

The following calls were gathered from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

An artist rendering of the “Angel de la Creatividad” sculpture proposed for Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. Photo provided.

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Oak Harbor council delays decision on ‘Angel’ sculpture

City council members are waiting until Sept. 7 to make any further decisions about the sculpture.

Many of the 284 piles supporting the Coupeville wharf are rotting away and need to be replaced or reinforced. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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State representative secures funds for wharf substructure

The money will be used to replace and restore degrading piles, the beams that hold up the wharf.

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Oak Harbor absent from sewage treatment awards

Oak Harbor’s $150 million facility was not among the top performers because of several problems.

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Trial delayed for suspect in fiance’s murder

The trial has been delayed so the defense attorney can obtain another expert consultant.

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Black bear presence confirmed on South Whidbey

A state official has changed his tune about a bear who scared a teenager on South Whidbey.

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Spate of officers leaving Whidbey

Whidbey’s two largest law enforcement offices are losing significant numbers of officers this year.

Priscilla Lowry pours beeswax candles in different shapes and patterns. This year is her first time exhibiting at the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival returns — with pandemic adjustments

Organizers are excited but still making the safety of guests and vendors a top priority.

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South Whidbey blogger remembered by his family, friends, fans

Dan Pedersen, who battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma for several years, passed away the evening of July 30.

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Community hops into action to save injured bunny

A photo on social media of a rabbit with an arrow piercing its skin turned heads this week.

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Fatal accident renews calls for no-passing zone

Residents of a road that was the site of a fatal motorcycle crash are asking for a no-passing…

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City of Oak Harbor to give $50k to Homeless Coalition

Oak Harbor may use some of its federal relief funds to support the Whidbey Homeless Coalition.

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Social media, berry-laden scat back bear sightings

Department of Wildlife official says it’s possible, but more likely coyote feces.