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Hospital reports phony bill collector

WhidbeyHealth officials are warning about a scam artist who is calling residents and pretending to be a bill…

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Toilet, woman reportedly clogged | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Oct. 14-19.

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“The Voice of God,” by sculptor Lane Tompkins, has been missing from its place in an outdoor sculpture garden in Freeland since Oct. 14. Tompkins is hopeful someone might recognize the sculpture.

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Art piece snatched from sculpture garden

Someone stole “The Voice of God” from a Freeland sculpture garden.

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Larsen, Hazelo spar during forum

The two candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives challenged each other on issues.

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Langley man builds automatic candy dispenser for Halloween

A socially distant candy chute is one man’s idea for a COVID-safe Halloween.

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Island County receives more CARES pandemic funds

The most recent round of funds - nearly $1.7 million - was awarded to the county in early…

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Early voter turnout high in Island County

Almost half of Island County voters had already voted as of Oct. 26.

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Townhomes planned on Southwest Third Avenue in Oak Harbor

There are plans for 20 new townhomes on two acres of land in Oak Harbor.

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Middle school student tests positive for COVID-19

A student receiving support services at North Whidbey Middle School tested positive for COVID-19 last week, according to…

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Man shoots, injures fawn to feed coyotes | Island Scanner

A man reported he shot a fawn on Friday night. Someone reported seeing an injured fawn the next…

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House candidate sued for scam, says he was a victim

Bill Bruch was accused of scamming people out of thousands of dollars in the late 1990s.

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Districts differ in how they approach in-person learning

South Whidbey School District wants to bring 150 “at-risk” kids back to school.

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City raises utility rates despite public outcry

The average Oak Harbor family’s utility bill will be nearly $200 per month next year.