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New group brings the voter to ballot box

A group of civic-minded people are volunteering their time to ensure voters can get to a ballot box.

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Island transit names director

The Board of Directors finalized a contract with a new executive director this week.

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State Auditor issues findings against Langley

The Auditor has issued two findings against Langley in an accountability and financial audit.

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Rick Larsen attended Habitat for Humanity's grand reopening of the store on Pioneer Way, a building he secured $2 million for.

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Habitat for Humanity buys home of its own

Habitat for Humanity of Island County finally has its own home.

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Oak Harbor teenager accused in stabbing

The teenage victim suffered lacerations on her hand and back and also lost a large chunk of her…

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Vape racket goes up in smoke | Island Scanner

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This sculpture of dancing bunnies decorates a grave.

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Langley cemetery receives preservation grant

Langley’s historic cemetery will undergo some improvements and preservation efforts.

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Head-on crash injures two, closes highway

Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Central Whidbey on the night of Oct. 19.

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Distinct commissioner candidates seek to represent Oak Harbor

Two dramatically different candidates are running for an Island County commissioners seat.

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The Nichols Brothers boatyard in Freeland.

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Nichols Bros. expresses interest in hybrid-electric ferry bid

The state hybrid-electric vessels could be constructed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders.

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Fire, maggots and a deaf Chihuahua | Island Scanner

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Combat-decorated aviators found among Growler wreckage

Names of the two aviators who lost their lives during a routine training flight have been released.

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Navy reports that missing Growler crewmembers have died

Two missing crewmembers of the EA-18G Growler crash have been declared deceased, the Navy reported in a press…