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Seattle crash wasn’t first for Cathlamet

The “hard landing” at a Seattle-area ferry dock this week wasn’t the first time the Cathlamet crashed.

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Judge to hear motion to ‘undo’ county funding of Freeland housing project

A judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit over the county’s award of $1.5 million to…

Tim Hazelo, Janet St. Clair and Rick Hannold.

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Primary to winnow commissioner candidates

The three candidates for the District 3 position will be narrowed to two.

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County GOP resolution rejects election of Biden

Republican leaders on Whidbey Island have mixed feelings on the resolution.

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The Whidbey Camano Land Trust plans to preserve 300 acres of forest land that will be called the Lagoon Point Community Forest.

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Land Trust gets county grant for forest

A nonprofit’s plans to protect a tract of rare forested land got a $650,000 boost from the county.

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Family sneaks into pig sty | Island Scanner

Saturday, July 2

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South Whidbey resident Dan Weehunt has a word with Gertie, his 35-pound pet turkey, as they take a stroll in a park earlier this month.

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Talking turkey: Man has special bond with feathery friend

On a winter day not so long ago, Dan Weehunt found himself running through his garage in pursuit…

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Butt shooting similar to stabbing case, police say

Police are looking for an Oak Harbor man who may have accidentally shot his fiancee in the buttock,…

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Injunction filed over LIHI housing project in Freeland

A newly formed limited liability company filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against Island County and a…

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Sex bot harasses camper | Island Scanner

Monday, June 27

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Planning director should look at the big picture

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Ferguson endorses St. Clair for commissioner

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson endorsed Janet St. Clair this week for re-election.

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Man accused of crashing stolen car

Prosecutors charged Thomas X. Hastings of Clinton with taking a motor vehicle without permission.