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Governor Jay Inslee signs SB 5974 into law during a bill signing Friday, March 25, 2022, outside the ferry terminal in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Transportation package includes ferry improvements

Gov. Jay Inslee’s $17 billion transportation package includes $10.5 million for Whidbey projects.

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Golf cart heist reported | Island Scanner

Wednesday, March 9

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Oak Harbor shoplifter charged with burglary

A woman who stole $6.99 worth of food from a grocery store is facing a felony burglary charge.

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County adopts affordable housing sales tax

The 0.1% sales tax will generate an estimated $1.1 million a year toward the program.

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Patient in pink escapes | Island Scanner

Thursday, March 3

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County plans road projects

A roundabout in Freeland and a trail to the Clinton ferry dock are included in Island County’s plans.

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Goose, eagle, rattlesnake trouble reported | Island Scanner

Sunday, Feb. 27

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Langley man charged with possession of child porn

Special agents executed a search warrant at a man’s home to search for evidence of child pornography.

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Man accused of assaulting officers

A 52-year-old man refused to leave an Oak Harbor hotel and then assaulted two police officers.

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Camano property deemed a public nuisance

A judge entered a judgment against a Camano resident whose makeshift tenement violated codes.

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Hospital officials lay out financial improvements

New revenue opportunities will keep WhidbeyHealth afloat, officials said Thursday.

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Squirrel mishap reported | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Feb. 23

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Oak Harbor woman accused of attempted stabbing with 2 knives

A judge ruled April R. Peterson should speak to a mental health professional and set a $10,000 bail.