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Sleep Number bed heist | Island Scanner
The following reports were made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
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Program pays island landowners to allow hunting
The state is encouraging hunting in an attempt to ease deer overpopulation on Whidbey and other islands in…
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State plans to build new dock, boat launch at Deer Lake
A state project at Deer Lake should someday make it easier for people to get their boats in…
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Smoked pig, termite poison, night vision goggles | Island Scanner
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office:
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Mental health patient flees ER, steals car, leads police in chase
A mental health patient left the hospital against doctor’s orders, stole a car, led police on a high-speed…
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Smaller ferries lead to lines
An engine problem on one ferry, a required inspection of another and the swapping of vessels led to…
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Drug court grad sent to prison
Two years ago, South Whidbey resident Kody Schwiger graduated from adult Drug Court, was off heroin and talked…
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Extortion plan increases bail for molester suspect
A judge in Island County Superior Court increased a suspected child molester’s bail Friday because the man allegedly…
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After 36 years, luck changes at Neil’s Clover Patch Cafe
To the surprise of many, the doors were locked, the grill turned off and menus boxed up at…
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Series of felony cases on Whidbey Island involve impaired driving
Police and prosecutors on Whidbey Island have been busy in recent weeks with a series of felony-level cases…
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After 40 years, college likely over on South Whidbey
Skagit Valley College will likely shutter classrooms on South Whidbey after teaching students in the community for 40…
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Commissioner questions appraisal of shoreline property
While she understands the value of preserving a unique beachfront property on South Whidbey, an Island County commissioner…
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Advisory Board holding public hearing on draft short-term rental ordinance
What rules should apply to homeowners who rent out houses, rooms or apartments to vacationers?