Site Logo

News

Patriots snarl traffic | Island Scanner

Saturday, Sept. 4

Opinion

In Our Opinion: No matter the nuisance, accessibility to public records is vital

The Public Records Act is based on the concept that the government should be transparent.

th

News

COVID increase may be due to Labor Day gatherings

The 14-day case rate for Sept. 2-15 was 281 per 100,000 people.

News

Friend attacked by snakes | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Sept. 1

News

South Whidbey public records advocate blasts cities’ incomplete, litigious responses

South Whidbey resident Eric Hood has collected around $1 million in Public Records Act lawsuits.

News

Wanted child molest suspect back in jail

Michael Cheatham of Oak Harbor, 39, has been charged with multiple counts of child molestation.

News

COVID cases trend downward

At the same time, the number of people getting vaccinated in the county has picked up.

News

Goats run amok | Island Scanner

Wednesday, Aug. 25

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Servers need higher wages, even if it means $10 shakes

Workers simply need a livable wage, not just a living wage.

News

Former veterinary office employee accused of theft

A former receptionist at a South Whidbey veterinary office is accused of embezzling almost $1,000.

News

Brothers’ fight over vaccinations leads to jail for one

A fight over COVID-19 vaccinations ended with minor injuries, hurt feelings and one man in jail.

News

Deer stuck in fences | Island Scanner

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

Opinion

In Our Opinion: Unvaccinated need to take responsibility for their choices

The pandemic in America would be over if everyone had gotten vaccinated.