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Candidates for Senate offer varied strengths

Two Whidbey residents are looking for a Senate seat.

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In Our Opinion: Price Johnson, Gilday, Paul are right for the 10th District

Political eyes across the state are focused on the 10th Legislative District, where a Senate and two House…

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District 10 candidates collect record donations

The candidates have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their campaigns.

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The barn ‘blew up’ | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Sept. 26 - 30

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Smelling an odd smell | Island Scanner

Island Scanner Sept. 18 - 25.

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Voltage from power line, lightning pointed to as cause of internet outage

Online classes were cancelled and many businesses were impacted across Whidbey and Fidalgo islands Monday when Comcast internet…

Paraeducator Brion Lanata speaks with student Keaka Mollitor. Photo by Conor Laffey / Oak Harbor Schools

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Teachers tested in batches as students return to classes

No teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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GOP event flouts state limits on gatherings

An event this Saturday in Oak Harbor encourages people to “pack this park full.”

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Event still planned after city nixes permits

The City of Oak Harbor denied a request for a special events permit to close a section of…

Opinion

Editorial: Government functions better when you provide the facts

What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.

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County budget dips into reserves

Island County will continue dipping into funds set aside for emergencies in order to make up for revenues…

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Coalition eyes former church near Coupeville for new shelter

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is looking into the possibility of turning a building in Central Whidbey into an…

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Exonerated by selfie in Texas case, man accused of sharing child porn

A man who made international news when a selfie exonerated him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and carving an…