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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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Middle school student tests positive for COVID-19

The Oak Harbor Middle School student’s test results came back as positive on Oct. 19.

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Local attorneys vie for superior court

Voters will decide between two South Whidbey residents for judge.

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Cliff would continue tradition of thoughtful judiciary

It speaks volumes that the retiring Island County superior court judges, the district court judge and a healthy…

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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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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…

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Johnson, Bacon have right chops for county government

Our endorsements for Island County commissioner races.

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Greene, Bacon differ on county priorities

In the race for District 1 Island County commissioner, voters have a choice between a traditional Democrat and…

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Candidate was party in lengthy lawsuit; filed for Chapter 13

County commissioner candidate Damian Greene’s financial and legal trouble is long and complicated.

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Man accused of setting van on fire because of dog

The van’s owner said he owed the man thousands of dollars for a German shepherd and drugs.

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Candidates for Senate offer varied strengths

Two Whidbey residents are looking for a Senate seat.

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In Our Opinion: Price Johnson, Gilday, Paul are right for the 10th District

Political eyes across the state are focused on the 10th Legislative District, where a Senate and two House…

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District 10 candidates collect record donations

The candidates have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their campaigns.