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Photo by Govinda Holtby                                Birders look for birds to count on South Whidbey.

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Bird counters needed

South Whidbey residents have the opportunity to help keep an eye on the avian population of South Whidbey,…

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Clinton trail project, van pool purchases put on hold

An on-again, off-again trail project in Clinton is off again, and Island Transit’s plans to purchase 24 replacement…

Opinion

In our opinion: We should all make a big deal out of affordable housing

During a recent discussion about utility rate increases, Langley City Council member Christy Korrow suggested that the city…

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Pedestrian branches out | Island Scanner

The following reports were gathered from 911 calls made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:

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Man accused of stabbing woman with glass shard

A Langley man who stabbed a woman in the head with a shard of glass is being held…

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Man accused of assault with knife

A 36-year-old man is accused of strangling a woman and putting a knife to her throat during a…

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Langley man accused of child rape

A Langley man is being held in Island County jail on $100,000 bail for allegedly raping a 13-year-old…

Life

Thanksgiving tees off with Gobbler Golf Tournament

It’s a little weird, often wet and cold, but the tradition has been going on for 23 years…

Opinion

Irregularities in posted election results can’t be ignored

Based on precinct results posted on the official elections website for Island County, the wrong person won in…

Family searching for missing service dog

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Family searching for missing service dog

A Whidbey family is asking the public for help in trying to find a missing service dog.

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Teenage ritual witnessed | Island Scanner

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

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Oak Harbor man charged in another police chase

An Oak Harbor man who allegedly has a history of leading police on car chases was charged with…

Bacon adds sizzle to county commissioner race

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Bacon adds sizzle to county commissioner race

The 2020 race for the next Island County commissioner to represent southern and central areas of Whidbey Island…