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Police search uncovers guns, drugs

Police response to an assault led to the discovery of illegal guns, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Animal cruelty charges against Whidbey woman may be amended

Island County prosecutors may seek to prove aggravating circumstances in an animal cruelty case.

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Tree people bark up wrong tree | Island Scanner

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

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SPIN Cafe offers warm, healthy meals to guests.

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SPIN Cafe awarded $600K for homeless services

An Oak Harbor nonprofit was awarded federal money that will allow it to move to a new location.

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Adam J. Belanger is wanted on a $25,000 arrest warrant.

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Whidbey man wanted on warrant seen with gun, tactical vest

Deputies are looking for a man wanted on an arrest warrant, last seen in the Greenbank area.

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Judges rule in two public records lawsuits against Langley

Two judges recently made rulings in separate Public Records Act lawsuits against the city of Langley

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Man kicked off Coupeville ferry, tased in restaurant

Efforts by police to get an erratic visitor to leave Whidbey Island ended with the man being tased.

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Whidbey woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

Kristi L. Finch pleaded not guilty at the Island County Superior Court hearing.

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Ellison the elephant seal made a dramatic appearance on a Greenbank beach Monday.

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Whidbey elephant seal reveals aggressive side

Ellison the elephant seal was in a bad mood Monday.

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Trial set in Island County Superior Court for dog shooter

Bart H. Klempel, a Camano Island resident, is accused of shooting a pellet gun and killing a dog.

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A federal grant will help pay for the cost of adding a charging station to the Clinton ferry terminal.

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Federal money to help electrify Clinton ferry dock

The federal government is going to help pay to electrify the Clinton ferry terminal.

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Caller turns in barking seals | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Dec. 28

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Man accused of destroying whale bell

The man accused of stealing the well-known Pickles Deli sign last week was arrested again this week.