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Beware huskeys and homies | Island Scanner

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

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Stats show growth in commuting in county

Unemployment jumped a bit, but economist says no cause for worry

Fishing prospects good off Whidbey

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Fishing prospects good off Whidbey

It’s been a good year for salmon fishing and the trend should continue in the waters surrounding Whidbey…

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WhidbeyHealth faces malpractice lawsuits

Three medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed against Whidbey Island Public Hospital District in the last three months.

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Officials debate Growler lawsuit

State Rep. Norma Smith is the latest elected representative to criticize state Attorney General Bob Ferguson for filing…

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Meeting Monday on rental code

The city of Langley is getting serious about keeping track of who’s renting out space to visitors on…

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Sleep Number bed heist | Island Scanner

The following reports were made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

Program pays island landowners to allow hunting

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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…

State plans to build new dock, boat launch at Deer Lake

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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…