Photos by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News-Times                                Stylist Spring Roehm trims the hair of Charles Jackson Thursday at Langley’s Island Church. Free haircuts, a hot meal and other services were offered during the annual Homeless Point in Time count to encourage people in need of shelter to seek help.

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Whidbey’s homeless facing evictions and high rent, annual survey finds

Volunteers for Point in Time count look far and wide to gauge Island homelessness

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Navy starts second phase of water testing, sets community meetings

The Navy is beginning an expanded second phase of sampling to determine if a chemical found in firefighting…

Trump decisions touch Whidbey

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Trump decisions touch Whidbey

For better or worse, President Donald Trump’s actions have already touched Whidbey Island, though most local government officials…

Deputy honored for saving a life

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Deputy honored for saving a life

Recently departed Coupeville deputy Bo Miller was honored Tuesday evening for actions he took in November that saved…

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Town’s annual Spring Clean Up Day changing day and location

Coupeville’s Spring Clean Up Day will get a new day and location this year.

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Town to hold EIS workshop Tuesday

Coupeville Town Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the town’s response to the Navy’s draft Environmental…

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Flight training schedule at Ault Field Jan. 30 through Feb. 3

Aircraft carrier-based flight training for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island is scheduled to occur at Ault Field…

Sea lion visits Nichols Brothers, makes national news

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Sea lion visits Nichols Brothers, makes national news

A large California sea lion made national waves in Freeland on Saturday.

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Anacortes woman taken into custody for investigation of murder

A 64-year-old woman in Anacortes was taken into custody “on investigation of murder in the second degree” Tuesday,…

Friends of Greenbank Farm gaining momentum

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Friends of Greenbank Farm gaining momentum

Community members who love the Greenbank Farm are taking formal steps to officially become its “friend.”

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Man faces charges for allegedly preventing woman from calling 911

A 39-year-old Oak Harbor man is facing charges for allegedly violating a court’s no-contact order by assaulting his…

WhidbeyHealth urges Islanders to think about death before it’s too late

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WhidbeyHealth urges Islanders to think about death before it’s too late

Accepting mortality and planning for it eases stress on family, friends and doctors

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Eating deer out of season | Island Scanner

The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: