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Real estate prices still soaring across island
The price of homes in Island County continued to skyrocket as competition for homes eased slightly.
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This little piggy causes trouble | Island Scanner
The following reports were gathered from calls made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
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Oak Harbor Marina fee increases to pay for dredging
City officials agree the Oak Harbor Marina needs to be dredged soon.
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Projects inch closer to federal funding
Projects to revitalize a wharf and promote economic development near receiving federal funding.
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Baby’s DNA used as evidence in rape investigation
The Island County Prosecutor’s Office is using a baby’s DNA to try to prove the mother was raped.
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Special filing period for 10 offices set for Aug. 9-11
Ten elected positions in Island County remained without candidates after the regular filing period.
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Oak Harbor man accused of raping kindergartners
Prosecutors charged Peter L. Lambert, 46, with four counts of rape of a child in the first degree.
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Fireworks spark blaze on Keystone Avenue
A witness driving by the area of the fire saw someone lighting off bottle rockets or Roman candles.
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Oversized truck knocks out Comcast service on island
Thousands on Whidbey Island were left without internet, cable and cell phone services Sunday.
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Whidbey equestrian wins silver in Tokyo Olympics
Adrienne Lyle, her horse and their teammates won the silver medal in the dressage team competition.
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Native American remains unearthed at building site
Archaeologists are working with Native American tribes to repatriate remains found in Oak Harbor.
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Town of Coupeville vacancies finally filled after hiring struggle
Despite difficulties filling the positions, the town has no vacancies for the first time in months.
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Surprise proposal for Oak Harbor city staff survey fades away
A proposal for a staff survey that caught Oak Harbor leadership off guard has disappeared.