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Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent the White House a letter complaining about the lack of of local supply.

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County should have received more vaccine

The number of vaccinated people in Island County is slightly less than the state average.

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In Our Opinion: Regional reopening plan doesn’t work for Island County

It’s ridiculous that people can’t eat inside restaurants in Island County, which has largely maintained low COVID-19 infection…

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Passage of school levy is imperative, even during a pandemic

Voters who live in North Whidbey will decide whether to return to the dark ages of the Oak…

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Man threatens to post woman’s lewd photos | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Jan. 2-8.

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Homeless Coalition shelter project moving forward

Whidbey Homeless Coalition has plans to turn a former church into a 35-bed shelter.

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Interim health officer named

Dr. Howard Leibrand is the third health officer in Island County in a month.

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‘Blood-curdling screaming’ | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Dec. 25 - Jan. 1.

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Man arrested at Walmart in Oak Harbor with stolen truck

An Anacortes business owner reported the truck as stolen. It was found at the Oak Harbor Walmart.

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Court day delayed due to psychosis

The woman was arrested on suspicion of assault in the first degree, a domestic violence crime.

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Prosecutor calls commissioner ‘a terrible person’ during public meeting

The two have had a tense relationship for years.

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Co-sponsored by Muzzall, bill would speed up state reopening

The bill would allow indoor dining, gyms and social gatherings to resume, all with safety protocols

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Washington’s vaccination schedule draws criticism from Island County

Island County commissioners are upset about where certain groups fall in the vaccination phases.