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County plans housing in Oak Harbor

Island County officials are looking for someone to build an affordable housing project.

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Group may convert hotel to housing

Island County commissioners approved a $70,000 grant to the Low Income Housing Institute.

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Phony money left in church collection box | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Sept. 29

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Man accused of assaulting woman, stealing phone, calling to threaten her

A Langley man is being held in jail on a $25,000 bail bond and facing a long list…

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In Our Opinion: Hoffmire, Mischo, Stucky are right for council

Election season has exposed a rift between Oak Harbor City Council and the city administration that is deep…

Vasquez speaks via Zoom during his clemency hearing.

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Commutation reduces sentence in 1998 crime spree

Rogelio Vasquez’s extraordinary redemption story culminated when the governor signed a commutation.

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In Our Opinion: School board incumbents need voters’ support

The schools need leaders who will work together and get things done, not argue over dogma.

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Woman files lawsuit against alleged child rapist

The woman filed a complaint for damages against her former stepfather 73-year-old Charles Ringer Jr.

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In Our Opinion: Voters should help hospital get back on its feet

Voters should support a levy increase to fund operations at Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.

A proposed redistricting map by April Sims would combine Whidbey and Camano islands with the San Juan Islands in Legislative District 10. The proposal is one of four released by the state Redistricting Commission.

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Redistricted Whidbey could be part of all-island 10th

The idea of an all-island District 10 has divided opinions among officials.

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Dire deer distress divulged | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Shore armoring will be removed from Navy property on Polnell Point.

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Shore projects for salmon planned for Whidbey

Large projects are planned for Whidbey beaches on Navy property and at Deception Pass State Park.

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Oak Harbor man accused of raping, molesting child

Prosecutors charged Jethro “Marley” Maffel in Island County Superior Court Oct. 1.