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Island County on probation for flood insurance

FEMA’s decision will result in a $50 surcharge on insurance premiums.

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Editor’s column: Lost and nauseated in a land of bad ideas

It’s been a year of bad ideas.

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Man with criminal history accused of threat, assault

The man is facing charges for threatening a post office employee, and spitting in an officer’s face.

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A ‘very cantankerous’ woman | Island Scanner

Blotter for Aug. 15 - Sept. 1

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WEAN wins appeal of toad rules

It’s the second court victory this year for the Whidbey Environmental Action Network.

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Shooter targets house in Oak Harbor

A shooting left holes in the side of a house but no one was hurt.

Opinion

Editorial: Vote as usual; don’t be confused by U.S. Postal Service mailer

Island County ballots will be in the mail Oct. 14.

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Ex-Navy man suing county, deputies

The man is suing for $20 million in damages because of a police-involved shooting three years ago.

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Editor’s column | Nonplussed motto of the newsroom: ‘It’s always something’

This is the year that keeps on giving

After 15 years on lam, sailor is back in the news

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After 15 years on lam, sailor is back in the news

James Tait Praefke vanished from the brig at Navy Base Kitsap Bangor 15 years ago.

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OB/GYN alleges discrimination in lawsuit against WhidbeyHealth

Dr. Melissa Chin alleges discrimination based on her gender and national origin.

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Man accused of assaulting homeless man, police officers

An Oak Harbor man is charged with assaulting a homeless man with a leash and biting a police…

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Island County gathers materials in response to court order

A federal court issued the subpoena for information related to jet noise from NAS Whidbey.